intifada

/ˌɪntɪˈfɑːdə/
noun
  1. 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.
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