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Five misassumptions about the second intifada

Five assumptions that shaped the Israeli and Palestinian narratives at the time of the second intifada, have been proven wrong by history, but continue to guide the two people's public opinion.

Shlomi Eldar
Shlomi Eldar
Sep 30, 2013
An Israeli Border Policeman and a Palestinian scream at each other face to face in the Old City of Jerusalem October 13, 2000 as the Palestinian is refused entry to the al-Aqsa mosque for Friday prayers. Israeli security forces prevented thousands of Palestinians from attending Friday prayers over concern for continued unrest and clashes following the prayers due to the increased tensions and fighting in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. REUTERS/Amit Shabi JWH/WS/FMS - RTRBSE2
An Israeli Border Policeman and a Palestinian scream at each other face-to-face in the Old City of Jerusalem, Oct. 13, 2000. — REUTERS/Amit Shabi

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