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| − | '''Intifada''' is | + | '''Intifada''' is an [[Arabic]] word which means shudder, awaken, or an uprising<ref>http://www.thefreedictionary.com/intifada</ref>. In politics this word refers to the ongoing [[terrorist]] actions taken by Palestinians against [[Israel]]. The most recent Second Intifada began after [[Ariel Sharon]] visited the [[Temple Mount]]. During the conflict, the Palestinians have resorted to terrorist tactics of killing innocent Israelis. The international community, through the [[United Nations]], has typically rebuked Israel for its attempts to deal with the ongoing threat to its people posed by [[suicide bombing|suicide bombers]] who target civilians. |
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Intifada is an Arabic word which means shudder, awaken, or an uprising[1]. In politics this word refers to the ongoing terrorist actions taken by Palestinians against Israel. The most recent Second Intifada began after Ariel Sharon visited the Temple Mount. During the conflict, the Palestinians have resorted to terrorist tactics of killing innocent Israelis. The international community, through the United Nations, has typically rebuked Israel for its attempts to deal with the ongoing threat to its people posed by suicide bombers who target civilians.