After a week of fighting, the U.S.…

After a week of fighting, the U.S. begins pressing Israel to withdraw, and a few weeks later it complies.

Despite increasing American support, Israel faces great international criticism, notably from Europe, for its handling of the intifadah.

The most heated criticism comes after the IDF's action in early April in the Jenin refugee camp, in which Palestinians claim that a massacre has taken place.