Supports political organization and civil resistance during the First Intifada.
Historical records for Palestine in 1988, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Supports political organization and civil resistance during the First Intifada.
The independent state of Palestine is declared
The independent state of Palestine is declared
Proclaims Palestinian independence and accepts a diplomatic course during the First Intifada.
Arafat recognises Israel's right to exist and accepts United Nations resolutions during diplomatic moves linked to the uprising
Arafat makes a speech in the United Nations recognising Israel & renouncing terrorism
Addresses the United Nations after the PLO declares acceptance of resolutions 242 and 338.
Emerges as a public Palestinian voice explaining the uprising to international audiences.
Arafat renounces terrorism
Hamass 1988 charter calls for the replacement of Israel and the Palestinian Territories with an Islamic Palestinian state
Hamass 1988 charter calls for the replacement of Israel and the Palestinian Territories with an Islamic Palestinian state
Hamas charter calls for the destruction of the State of Israel and its replacement with a Palestinian Islamic state in the area that is now Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip
Hamas charter calls for the destruction of the State of Israel and its replacement with a Palestinian Islamic state in the area that is now Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip
Local activists challenge Israeli control through civil disobedience boycotts and neighbourhood committees
Stone throwing demonstrations and commercial strikes become common forms of Palestinian resistance
Local activists challenge Israeli control through civil disobedience boycotts and neighbourhood committees
Stone throwing demonstrations and commercial strikes become common forms of Palestinian resistance
Hamas charter calls for the destruction of the State of Israel and its replacement with a Palestinian Islamic state in the area that is now Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip
Hamas charter calls for the destruction of the State of Israel and its replacement with a Palestinian Islamic state in the area that is now Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip
Hamas charter calls for the destruction of the State of Israel and its replacement with a Palestinian Islamic state in the area that is now Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip
Hamas charter calls for the destruction of the State of Israel and its replacement with a Palestinian Islamic state in the area that is now Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip
Arafat renounces terrorism
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