The first intifada, or uprising, began in December 1987 and ended in September 1993 with the signing of the first Oslo Accords, which provided a framework for Israeli 'peace negotiations' with the Palestinians.

The Islamic Jihad chief meets the deputy secretary-general of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine in a show of unity with Palestinian resistance groups.

The Islamic Revolution has dealt a ‘heavy blow’ to the Zionist regime presence in the region, says a commentator.

A new resistance group announced its formation in August - The Lion's Den of Nablus. It has issued a stream of statements and has called for a massive mobilization against the occupation.