Palestinian Declaration of Independence

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.

King Hussein announced Jordanian administrative and legal disengagement, reinforcing the PLO’s representative role.

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.

The US suspended its dialogue following a failed Palestinian Liberation Front attack attempt.