AMMAN
— December 9 marks the 36th anniversary of the
first intifada known as “Stone
Uprising.” This uprising, ignited by the Palestinian people against the
Israeli occupation, spanned from 1987 to 1994, marking a crucial chapter in the history
of the Palestinian struggle.
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The
Stone Uprising originated in Jabalia after four workers were killed at the
Israeli occupation's Beit Hanoun "Erez" checkpoint in 1987. This
tragic incident sparked spontaneous and furious protests in
Jabalia, escalating
into violent confrontations with the occupying forces. The first fatality was
Hatem al-Sisi, Al Mamlaka TV reported.
From
Jabalia to Balata camp and Nablus, the uprising gained momentum, claiming more
lives, including Ibrahim Al-Aklouk (17 years old), Souhaila Al-Kaabi (19 years
old), and Ali Mousaad (12 years old) from Balata camp. The uprising spread,
claiming hundreds of martyrs, and tens of thousands of wounded, and leading to
numerous imprisonments.
The
Intifada endured for seven years, leaving an indelible mark on every aspect of
life in the West Bank,
Gaza,
occupied Jerusalem, and the 1948 territories. As
the revolutionary song goes, "In every village, home, and neighborhood,
our uprising continues to revolve."
According
to the Foundation for the Care of Martyrs' Families and Prisoners, 1550
Palestinians were martyred, and 100,000 to 200,000 Palestinians were arrested
during the uprising. According to the foundation’s statistics, over 70,000 were
wounded, with around 40 percent
suffering permanent disabilities.
The
uprising led to 256 Israeli settlers' deaths, 127 Israeli military deaths, the
deportation of 481 Palestinians, and tens of thousands of Palestinians tortured
during interrogation.
On
the tenth anniversary of the Intifada, the
Israeli Information Center B’Tselem released statistics: 256 Israeli settlers were killed, 127 Israeli military
personnel were killed, 481 Palestinians were deported, tens of thousands of
Palestinians tortured during interrogation, 18,000 administrative detention
orders issued against Palestinians, 447 Palestinian homes completely demolished
as punishment, 294 Palestinian homes completely closed as punishment, 81
Palestinian homes completely demolished during search operations, and 1800
Palestinian homes demolished, allegedly for unauthorized construction.
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