The First Intifada
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Intifada vs. Jihad: The Religious Roots of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
In this short video (03:58), Mordechai Kedar, an Israeli scholar of Arabic culture, suggests that the root of the Israeli-Palestinian
Myths & Facts: The First Intifada
Written by Mitchell Bard, Executive Director of the American–Israeli Cooperative Enterprise and Director of the Jewish Virtual Library, this pro-Israel
IDF Commander of West Bank Recalls the First Intifada
Produced by Al Jazeera, a state-funded Qatari news network, this video (02:18) includes an interview with the IDF Commander of the West Bank
Hamas & Fatah: 25 Venomous Years
Produced by Euronews, this video (02:27) provides a basic introduction to Hamas, including the origins, strategy, ideology and leadership of
The First Intifada: The Content and Consequences of the 1987 Palestinian Uprising
An excerpt from Howard Sachar’s “A History of Israel: From the Rise of Zionism to Our Times, this thorough article
Different Academic Perspectives on the First Intifada
From ProCon.org, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that promotes critical thinking and informed citizenship by presenting controversial issues in a straightforward format,
The First Intifada: Anti-Israel Lies & Intra-Palestinian Violence
From Jewish Virtual Library, a project of the American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise (AICE), this pro-Israel article presents the catalysts and nature of the First
The Story of an IDF Soldier & A Palestinian Protester During the First Intifada
Produced by Martin Fletcher, an author and former NBC News’ Middle East correspondent, this video (05:27) follows the story of
The First Intifada: Historical Context, Causes & Outcomes
Produced by OVO, an online video encyclopedia, this link opens up a relatively balanced video presenting an overview of the First Intifada, including
An IDF Soldier During The First Intifada: “It Changed Me Forever”
In this personal article, Ori Weisberg recalls his experiences as a Labor Zionist lone soldier during the First Intifada, emphasizing
How the First Intifada Transformed the Arab-Israeli Conflict
Written by Professor Avraham Sela for Haaretz, Israel’s left-leaning newspaper, this thorough article analyzes how the First Intifada influenced the
Yitzhak Rabin’s “Iron Fist” Policy Splits Israelis
Published in the Chicago Tribune during the First Intifada, this article presents the mixed Israeli response to then-Defense Minister Yitzhak Rabin’s
The First Intifada: Causes, Evolution & Consequences
Produced to mark 30 years since the beginning of the First Intifada by Al Jazeera, a state-funded Qatari news network, this
A Search for Solid Ground: The First Intifada Through Israeli Eyes
Filmed in 1989, during the First Intifada, this video clip (11:03) is an excerpt from the PBS documentary, “A Search for Solid
What Were the Intifadas?
Created by NowThis News, a liberal American media company, this informative video (05:11) presents an overview of the First and Second Palestinian Intifadas,
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Ehud Banai & the Refugees: Stir the Cement
Released by Ehud Banai and The Refugees during the First Intifada, this song is written from the perspective of a
Shlomo Artzi: New Land
Released during the First Intifada, this song is written as a continuous conversation between fathers and sons over the course
Where Are The Millions? A Lebanese Song from the First Intifada
Written and performed by Lebanese resistance singer, Julia Burtrus, this song, which became popular during the First Intifada, encourages both the
I Call Upon You: A Palestinian Song From the First Intifada
Originally written as a poem in 1966 by the Palestinian poet, Tawfeeq Zayyad, this song became popular leading up the First Intifada.
Nurit Galron: After We’re Gone, Let the Flood Come
Released by Israeli singer Nurit Galron during the First Intifada, this controversial song criticised the Israeli public (and those living in
Si Himan: Shooting & Crying
Written by Si Himan during the First Intifada, this haunting song explores the effects of war and violence on Israeli society
Chava Alberstein: Had Gadya
Written by Chava Alberstein during the First Intifada, Had Gadya is based on an Aramaic song from the Passover Haggadah.
One More Brother: A Song About the Conflict
This powerful song expresses the hopelessness of the endless cycle of violence of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as a desire
Ein Li Eretz Acheret / I Have No Other Country: An Iconic Zionist Song
Written by Israeli singer-songwriter Corinne Allal in 1989, during the First Intifada, this moving song, performed here by Gali Atari,
Muki: Songs of War & Peace
This post presents two songs about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict by the Israeli singer and rapper, Muki. Written in 2002, in
Identity Card: Mahmoud Darwish Poem & Song of the First Intifada
Originally written as a poem by iconic Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish in 1964, this song recalls the humiliation and frustration of Palestinians
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The Stone Throwers: A Syrian Computer Game from The First Intifada
This video (03:49) presents a computer game released in Syria about the First Intifada, in which the player is a Palestinian protester
Palestinian Posters from the First Intifada
This post presents eight Palestinian posters from the First Intifada from the Palestinian Liberation Movement Collection in Yale University’s library.
Footage of Typical Violence from The First Intifada
With no context or narration, this short video (01:15) presents footage of typical violence between Palestinians and Israeli soldiers during the
Intifada: An Israeli Computer Game from The First Intifada
This video (08:43) presents a computer game released in Israel during the First Intifada, in which the player is an Israeli
Identity Card: Mahmoud Darwish Poem & Song of the First Intifada
Originally written as a poem by iconic Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish in 1964, this song recalls the humiliation and frustration of Palestinians
IDF Commander of West Bank Recalls the First Intifada
Produced by Al Jazeera, a state-funded Qatari news network, this video (02:18) includes an interview with the IDF Commander of the West Bank
The Story of an IDF Soldier & A Palestinian Protester During the First Intifada
Produced by Martin Fletcher, an author and former NBC News’ Middle East correspondent, this video (05:27) follows the story of
An IDF Soldier During The First Intifada: “It Changed Me Forever”
In this personal article, Ori Weisberg recalls his experiences as a Labor Zionist lone soldier during the First Intifada, emphasizing