intifada
/ˌɪntɪˈfɑːdə/
noun
- A Palestinian uprising or rebellion against Israeli occupation, especially the two major uprisings beginning in 1987 and 2000.
- Many documentaries explore the impact of the intifada on daily life.
- The second intifada led to significant political changes in the region.
- The first intifada began in 1987 and lasted several years.