"Globalise the Intifada" is a call for legitimate resistance

The Israeli Response

What does "Globalise the Intifada" mean?

The Arabic word “Intifada” translates to “uprising” or "shaking off".

People wrongly interpret this phrase as civil disobedience, general strikes, or negotiations, but it's calling for murder of the Jewish people.

The term originated from two violent uprisings of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip that aimed to eradicate the Jewish state and kill Jews using firearms, hand grenades, molotov cocktails, and axes.

The First Intifada (1987-1990) was marked by widespread protests, anarchy and acts of terrorism against Israelis.

The Second Intifada (2000-2005), also known as the Al-Aqsa Intifada, was also characterized by waves of suicide bombings in civilian areas and passenger buses. Approximately 1,000 Israelis were killed or injured by Palestinian terror attacks.

This phrase is being used to attack Jews and target Jewish institutions

During the week beginning December 2023, Harvard students chanted this genocidal phrase: “Long live Palestine; long live the intifada; globalize the intifada.”

Since the October 7th massacre by Hamas, Jewish people, cultural institutions and businesses have been the target of these threats. A pro-Palestinian group called Within Our Lifetime issued a post in November 2023 titled "Globalize the Intifada" (which they later deleted) with a map of Israeli and American companies and transit hubs.

In a protest in London in December 2023, protestors held banners exhibiting this genocidal phrase, and as a result, nine of them were arrested.

During a Hamas-supporter protest in May 2024 in London, protesters called for "Intifada, Revolution".

From the media

A banner for an event called "dance dance intifada" for raising money for alleged aid in Gaza

Protestors from the Young Communist League holding a sign that reads "There is only one solution - intifada revolution"

Protestors holding a sign that reads "Globalise the Intifada"

Protestors holding papers that read "Fight for worldwide Intifada"

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Conclusions

"Globalize the Intifada" undoubtedly calls for violence against Jews given the violent nature of previous intifadas. In the face of such abhorrent slogans, governments that champion freedom and democracy must not turn a blind eye. They have a responsibility to act – to condemn this rhetoric and address the root causes of this hate.

The Israeli Response