Neptune Theatre

Inside a butcher shop on the West Bank during the First Intifada, tensions rise to a boiling point as assassins lurk outside intent on murdering the sibling revealed to be an Israeli spy. Ilan Hatsor’s heartbreaking play brings a human, emotional angle to a subject which is typically framed by impartial facts and figures on the nightly news.

The First Intifada was a mass Palestinian uprising against Israeli rule that began in the Jabalia refugee camp and quickly spread throughout Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

Palestinian actions ranged from civil disobedience to violence. In addition to general strikes, boycotts on Israeli products, graffiti, and barricades, Palestinian demonstrations that included stone-throwing by youths against the heavily-armed Israeli Defense Forces brought the intifada international attention. Intra-Palestinian violence was also a prominent feature of the Intifada, with widespread executions of alleged Israeli collaborators contributing almost half of the death toll among Palestinians.

We’re looking for people to share stories about their experiences with the Intifada. Whether these stories are personal, second hand or even a recollection about something you may have seen on the news we encourage you to post them right here to the blog.

Here is a story from the Globe and Mail relating to the Intifada. 

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081101.wxtheatre01/BNStory/International/Theatre/