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A Palestinian child throws stones at an Israeli Defence Force tank in occupied territory. The Second Intifada (2000โ2005), also known as the Al-Aqsa Intifada, marked one of the most violent and consequential periods in the modern history of the IsraeliโPalestinian conflict. To read the previous article discussing the First Intifada, click here. Military escalation The …
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What came to be known as the First Intifada unfolding in Gaza Strip, 1987. Historians of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict identify two highly significant moments in the long drawn-out conflict by the names given to them by Palestinians: the First and Second Intifada. An overview In Arabic, the word "Intifada "(ุงูุชูุงุถุฉ) literally means "shaking off" or "uprising." …
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Earlier this year, I was present at the Sydney protest rally where Grace Tame made her now infamous pro-Palestinian speech and called on supporters to "globalise the Intifada." I have also heard the phrase used at other gatherings and protests. And I am aware of the strong opposition to those who use the term and …
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