Jordan disengages from the West Bank

Palestinian leaders presented demands concerning occupation practices and civil and political rights.

The Council called for rescission of deportation orders against Palestinians.

Israeli military repression, including beatings, became a focus of international criticism during the uprising.

Hamas publicly clarified its ideological relationship with the Muslim Brotherhood.

Israeli commandos assassinated senior PLO leader Abu Jihad, widely regarded as an important coordinator of the uprising.

The Palestine National Council proclaimed the State of Palestine at its Algiers meeting.

At its Algiers session, the Palestine National Council issued a political communiqué recognising the First Intifada and participation of trade unions, students, workers, farmers, women and popular...

The Palestine National Council proclaimed the State of Palestine in Algiers and asserted Palestinian self-determination. The declaration was a political and diplomatic act, not the achievement of...

The UN General Assembly met in Geneva to hear the PLO chairman following US refusal to grant him a visa.

Washington announced dialogue with the PLO after Arafat reaffirmed positions on recognition and political violence.