In the midst of a tense atmosphere, an Israeli army tank transporter careened out of control, striking a group of Palestinians at the Erez Crossing on the Israel-Gaza Strip border. The devastating collision claimed the lives of four Palestinian refugees and left seven others injured. This tragic incident, which would later be cited as one of the catalysts for the First Intifada, sent shockwaves throughout the region, fueling long-simmering tensions between Israelis and Palestinians.