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According to the Anadolu Agency, Hamas issued a statement on the 26th anniversary of the outbreak of the Al-Aqsa Intifada, which began on September 28, 2000.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, Hamas celebrates the anniversary of the Al-Aqsa Intifada to reaffirm its commitment to Palestinian demands and to achieve Arab and Islamic unity. In a broader context, the Al-Aqsa Intifada is a turning point in modern Palestinian history, as it re-emphasized the focus on the status of Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the rights of Palestinians.
