The Stone Throwers was developed by the Syrian Muhammad Hamaza as a manifestation of support for the Palestinian people. This game was created after the outbreak of the Al Aqsa intifada. Nevertheless, it underscores the Palestinian perception of the resistance to the Israeli occupation: according to this perception, the intifada remains a popular uprising based on stone throwing, rather than a form of armed resistance. This game is centered upon a single Palestinian, who must throw stones at the Israeli policemen approaching him on both sides in order to protect the Al Aqsa Mosque. Like the Israeli intifada game, this game too was designed to strengthen the Palestinian perception of resistance as predicated upon the heroic struggle of individuals faced with numerous policemen. The individual portrayed here is waging a pure battle with no live ammunition, and he will win independence and honor through self sacrifice.
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