I would like to explain to you in a few words the differences, from my perspective, in relation to the current situation and the Intifada in 1987. None of this is similar to what is happening right now. First of all, Israel does not control the Palestinian towns and villages right now. 40 percent of the West Bank and 95 percent of Gaza are under Palestinian control. But life isn't as simple as that.
Rules of engagement are a worldwide phenomenon.
We did not invent them, and there is a spectrum of rules of engagement which are relevant. These are more or less standard worldwide. You are allowed to use live fire in self-defense. The other end of the spectrum is warfare. In warfare, you are allowed to fire at military targets.