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The Intifada erupted in September 2000 after then-opposition leader Ariel Sharon stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem, according to Anadolu Agency.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, Sharon's visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque marked a turning point in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This visit escalated tensions, leading to the outbreak of the Intifada, which resulted in hundreds of Palestinian and Israeli deaths over five years. In a broader context, this event has become a symbol of the long-standing tensions between the two sides.
