King Hussein Drops Claims to West BankCIE+
King Hussein of Jordan announces his intention to politically disengage from the West Bank, leaving the PLO to fill the political vacuum.
First Intifada Breaks OutCIE+
December 9, 1987 Riots erupt in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank in what comes to be recognized as the start of the First Intifada, an Arabic word meaning “awakening” or “uprising.” The immediate…
Israelis Participate in Conference With Moroccan JewsCIE+
In 1984, there were approximately 20,000 Jews in Morocco. Both Israelis and Arabs were suspicious of the May 13-14 Conference on the Jewish Communities of Morocco which was held in Rabat.
Abu Musa Declares a Palestinian Revolt Against ArafatCIE+
Palestinian militant factions unsuccessfully challenge Arafat’s control during the First Lebanon War.
