Learn about the acts of civil disobedience that Palestinians used during the 1987 uprising known as the first intifada, in protest of Israel’s military control of the West Bank and Gaza, in this video from Women, War & Peace II. Using video, informational texts, discussion questions, and teaching tips students gain a deeper understanding of the role women played in this successful movement and its lasting impact on the Palestinian people.

For more information about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, visit the Just Vision website and review the Naila and the Uprising discussion guide.

For more resources from Women, War & Peace II, check out the Discussion Guide developed by Peace is Loud.