Intifada, 1st
Chairs the Israeli government as the First Intifada begins in Gaza and spreads to the West Bank.
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1987 in Israel
Explore 9 historical events and records for Israel in 1987.
Historical records for Israel in 1987
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December
Gaza and West Bank Demonstrations Spread
Rabin directs the defence establishment as demonstrations spread from Gaza into West Bank towns after the first days of the uprising.
Commercial Strikes Expand
Rabin oversees Israeli security policy as commercial strikes and demonstrations broaden across major West Bank communities.
Jerusalem Demonstrations Spread
Rabin faces a widening security crisis as demonstrations and strikes extend into Jerusalem and continue throughout the occupied territories.
Intifada, 1st
Directs Israeli security responses as demonstrations and strikes spread during the First Intifada.
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Intifada
conflicts erupted between Palestinians and the Israeli authorities, the most serious was the First Intifada in 1987 and Gaza became a centre of confrontation
Intifada, 1st
Shamir leads the Israeli government as protests and confrontations spread in the Gaza Strip and West Bank.
Rebellion of Rebels in Gaza
A PLO outbreak or intafada takes place in the West Bank & Gaza
Rule of Gaza
conflicts erupted between Palestinians and the Israeli authorities, the most serious was the First Intifada in 1987 and Gaza became a centre of confrontation
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