Intifada, 1st
Supports political organization and civil resistance during the First Intifada.
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1988 in Palestine
Explore 27 historical events and records for Palestine in 1988.
Historical records for Palestine in 1988
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March
April
Assassination of Abu Jihad
Arafat loses senior PLO commander Khalil al-Wazir, known as Abu Jihad, after an Israeli commando operation kills him at his Tunis home.
July
Administrative Detention
Israeli authorities place Husseini in administrative detention and accuse him of organizing political activity connected with the uprising.
Jordan Disengages from West Bank
Arafat gains greater diplomatic responsibility for Palestinian representation after Jordan renounces its administrative and legal claims to the West Bank.
August
Hamas Charter Issued
Hamas issues its founding charter while Yassin serves as the movement's leading religious figure during the First Intifada.
November
Declaration of Independence
The independent state of Palestine is declared
Independence of Palestine
The independent state of Palestine is declared
Palestinian Declaration of Independence
Proclaims Palestinian independence and accepts a diplomatic course during the First Intifada.
United States Visa Denied
The United States denies Arafat a visa to address the United Nations in New York, prompting the General Assembly debate to move to Geneva.
December
Geneva United Nations Address
Arafat addresses the United Nations in Geneva and presents a diplomatic program based on Palestinian statehood and Security Council resolutions.
Independence of Palestine
Arafat makes a speech in the United Nations recognising Israel & renouncing terrorism
UN Address
Addresses the United Nations after the PLO declares acceptance of resolutions 242 and 338.
PLO Renounces Terrorism
Arafat publicly renounces terrorism and clarifies PLO acceptance of Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338, enabling new diplomatic contacts.
Intifada, 1st
Emerges as a public Palestinian voice explaining the uprising to international audiences.
Other events (month unknown)
Arafat renounces terrorism
Arafat renounces terrorism
Hamas
Hamass 1988 charter calls for the replacement of Israel and the Palestinian Territories with an Islamic Palestinian state
Hamas
Hamass 1988 charter calls for the replacement of Israel and the Palestinian Territories with an Islamic Palestinian state
Hamas
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
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
Intifada, 1st
Local activists challenge Israeli control through civil disobedience boycotts and neighbourhood committees
Intifada, 1st
Stone throwing demonstrations and commercial strikes become common forms of Palestinian resistance
Rule of 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
Rule of 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
Rule of West Bank
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
Rule of West Bank
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
Terrorism
Arafat renounces terrorism
UN Resolutions 242 and 338 Initiative
Abbas pressed for the Palestinian National Council to endorse United Nations Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338. He viewed acceptance of those resolutions as a basis for a diplomatic strategy centred on international legitimacy and negotiations.
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