Transcript for Dec. 9, 1988: Palestinians observe the first anniversary of the intifada

Overseas today Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank are observing the first anniversary of what they call the Intifada. For the continuing revolt against the Israeli occupation Israel to mark the anniversary with a raid against Palestinians deep inside Lebanon. Here's ABC's dean Reynolds. It was the deepest Israeli raid and eleven on since its 1982 invasion. Special forces had come ashore to attack guerrillas from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine general command nine miles south of Beirut. Resistance was dale. The Israeli commander was killed and three soldiers wounded when four others were surrounded Israeli bombing kept the Palestinians away. Israeli helicopters rescued the man despite heavy antiaircraft fire. The Israelis call the operation a success they claimed twenty guerrillas were killed their bases destroyed. The same group had sent a suicide hang glider assault on Israeli soldiers thirteen months ago and officials claimed new attacks were planned. Our goal was basically to disrupt. Their ability to prepare and launch. Terrorist attacks against Israel. What an on wasn't the only place the Israeli military was busy a big army presence in the occupied territories was used to suppress the Palestinians here. In Gaza where large riots ignited the uprising twelve months ago fox tight curfew. On the West Bank a general strike and in Arab East Jerusalem a small demonstration. But it has been out bloody year more than 300 Palestinians dead at least 101000 wounded and 20000 jailed. Eleven Israelis have been killed. Has it all been worth it the Palestinians say yes. I believe that nobody likes to me high price. But the highest price of war is to let fronts live. And not be free. And it was the Palestinian will to persist sources say that prompted the Israeli Cabinet to approve today's attack and eleven. Marking the uprisings anniversary with a show of strength. Dean Reynolds ABC news in the Israeli occupied West Bank.

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