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Intifada

Intifada is an Arabic word which literally translates to "shake off". It refers to an uprising or rebellion against oppression.

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Suleiman Mansour satnds in front of a giant mural

Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour will not leave Israel

Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour will not leave Israel

He told DW how his motifs come from daily life as a Palestinian in Jerusalem 70 years after Israel's independence.
SocietyMay 15, 2018
Conflict Zone Ibrahim Khraishi palästinensischer UN Botschaft

Khraishi: Palestinian dignity 'not for sale'

Khraishi: Palestinian dignity 'not for sale'

Ibrahim Khraishi, the Palestinian Ambassador to the UN in Geneva, meets Tim Sebastian on Conflict Zone.
PoliticsMarch 8, 2018
Bethlehem Geburtskirche

Silent night, holy night? Christmas in Bethlehem

Silent night, holy night? Christmas in Bethlehem

Bethlehem is a pilgrimage site for Christians, but its inhabitants fear rising political tensions.
CultureDecember 22, 2017
Jerusalem-Konflikt Proteste in Gaza

How great is the chance of a new intifada in Jerusalem?

How great is the chance of a new intifada in Jerusalem?

In an interview, DW correspondent Irris Makler discusses how great the risk of a new intifada is.
PoliticsDecember 15, 201706:01 min
Intifada protesters in 1990

30 years after the first intifada

30 years after the first intifada

Today’s youth of Palestine continue to be the fearless base of Palestinian resistance to Israeli occupation.
PoliticsDecember 8, 2017
Bethlehem Proteste gegen Anerkennung USA Jerusalem Sicherheitskräfte

Israel prepares for 'Day of Rage'

Israel prepares for 'Day of Rage'

The call for a wave of protest came in response to Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
PoliticsDecember 8, 2017
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