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Israel's History:
1987
1987:
by Jackie Silberman, 2002-2003 EPA Israel Affairs VP
Well, though 1987 was an interesting year for the world (yeah, Lethal Weapon came out
this year), it was especially interesting for Israel. 1987 brought the first Intifada
(widespread violence), which lasted until 1993. Remember, we are now in the second
Intifada, so the same type of violence that is happening in Israel today was happening
in 1987. The mass uprising by Palestinians, against Israel, began in Gaza and then
spread to the West Bank. The first Intifada consisted of general strikes, civil
disobedience, graffiti, barricades, boycotts on Israeli products, and general protests
against Israel. The stone-throwing was the key point that captured international
attention. The IDF responded then much as they do today. Overall, more than 1,000 people
died in the clashes. Basically, 1987 was the year that brought the change in warfare
tactic between Israelis and Palestinians.
Also in 1987:
- John Demjanjuk, a Nazi guard at Treblinka, was tried in Jerusalem for the murder of
Jews during WWII. Though found guilty, he was later acquitted on appeal because of a
lack of sufficient evidence.
- The Germany-Israel Foundation for Scientific Research and Development is founded.
This foundation supports basic and applied research in areas of mutual interest.
- Popular University is founded. This project supplies higher education under
regional and municipal auspices.
- Israel's first heart transplant takes place.
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