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Is third intifada on its way to becoming history?

What has been described as a third intifada now seems to be declining as Palestinian attacks decrease, though Hamas insists otherwise.
Palestinian Hamas militants march in front of a mock burnt Israeli bus during an anti-Israel rally in Gaza city April 28, 2016.  REUTERS/Suhaib Salem       - RTX2C2ZR
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Palestinians now go days between hearing about an armed attack against Israelis. During the first two months of the current unrest, multiple attacks took place every day.

The Shin Bet's latest assessments, as reported by Israeli Channel 10 on May 3, indicate a decline in Palestinian attacks in April. Since October, 282 attacks have been reported, including 166 stabbings, 82 shootings and 29 vehicular incidents as well as stone-throwing attacks. April only saw 16 attacks against Israelis, including one stabbing, two shootings and 13 bombings.

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