The history and politics of the Second Intifada

A Palestinian child throws stones at an Israeli Defence Force tank in occupied territory. The Second Intifada (2000โ€“2005), also known as the Al-Aqsa Intifada, marked one of the most violent and consequential periods in the modern history of the Israeliโ€“Palestinian conflict. To read the previous article discussing the First Intifada, click here. Military escalation The …

Visit to the al-Aqsa Mosque

No. 36 of 47. First published 24 Dec 2007. After our visit with the Mufti of Jerusalem and the Chief Judge of the Islamic Court, our Australian delegation visited the al-Aqsa Mosque. Below are some of the images I recorded during our visit. The atmosphere was the same as that experienced inside the Dome of the …

Meeting with the Mufti of Jerusalem

No. 35 of 47. First published 24 Dec 2007. From the Dome of the Rock our Australian delegation was ushered to the offices of His Eminence the Mufti of Jerusalem, who welcomed us (in Arabic) and introduced us to an unexpected guest, His Excellency Sheikh Tayseer Bayoud Tamimi, the Chief Judge of the Islamic Court. …