Though the First Intifada did not lead to a resolution of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, it did achieve several important things. Before the Intifada, many around the world viewed the conflict as one-sided, as just a problem for Israel. However, the Intifada showed the world that the Palestinians were also being hurt by the conflict. For the first time, the international community was made aware of the Palestinian cause. As for the Israelis, the world was looking at them as the oppressors, not the victims. Therefore, the Intifada did have an impact on both societies. The Palestinians began to become more moderate in their goals, later leading to the Oslo Accords and acceptance of a two-state solution. In Israel, Israelis realized that they cannot disregard the Palestinians anymore, and must work towards a peaceful solution that may not be entirely in Israel's favor.
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