Birzeit University Closure
Israeli authorities close Birzeit University for one month amid fears of renewed demonstrations during the early months of the uprising.
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1988 in Israel
Explore 6 historical events and records for Israel in 1988.
Historical records for Israel in 1988
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January
Iron Fist Security Policy
Rabin supports intensified arrests, curfews and other security measures as Israel attempts to suppress continuing demonstrations and civil resistance.
Deportations
Approves deportations and emergency measures against Palestinian activists during the uprising.
February
General Education Closures
Israeli authorities order hundreds of schools and higher education institutions in the occupied territories closed until further notice.
November
Elections
Leads Likud through elections overshadowed by the First Intifada and the future of the occupied territories.
Other events (month unknown)
Intifada, 1st
Israel uses military force arrests curfews and deportations to suppress the First Intifada
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