Ask Haviv Anything Episode 78: Do you still want to globalize the intifada?
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Jan 13, 2026 Discover the roots of the First Intifada, triggered by grassroots movements and iconic imagery of 'children of the stones.' Explore the political shifts in Israel post-Intifada, including the Oslo process and its consequences. Delve into the tumultuous events that sparked the Second Intifada, including Sharon's controversial visit to the Temple Mount. Unpack how societal trauma from suicide bombings reshaped Israeli perceptions of violence. Finally, understand why calls to 'globalize the Intifada' resonate as dangerous provocations in Israel.
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Grassroots Origins And Iconic Image
- The First Intifada began in December 1987 as a genuine grassroots uprising by ordinary Palestinians after decades of military rule.
- Its iconic image, "children of the stones," highlighted civilian-led civil disobedience and moral challenge to Israeli rule.
Moral Case Shaped Israeli Politics
- The First Intifada combined nonviolent protest with violence, but Israelis saw a strong moral argument demanding an end to military rule.
- That moral framing helped build a new Israeli left committed to ending occupation and seeking peace.
Intifada Helped Spark Oslo Momentum
- The First Intifada created momentum that contributed to the Oslo process and hopes for negotiated peace in the early 1990s.
- Leadership changes and Rabin's assassination then reshaped Israeli politics and the peace trajectory.