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Globalize The Intifada
Globalize the Intifada is a slogan that has been used for advocating for global activism in support of Palestinian right to resist, Palestinian resistance against Israeli occupation. The term intifada being derived from the Arabic word ''nafada'' meaning to "shake off", refers to Palestinian uprisings or resistance against Israeli control, and the call to "globalize" it suggests extending the spirit and actions of these uprisings beyond the regional context to a worldwide movement.Mary K.Roberson, 'Birth, Transformation, and Death of Refugee Identity: Women and Girls of the Intifada,' in Ellen Cole,Esther D Rothblum,Oliva M Espin (eds.''Refugee Women and Their Mental Health: Shattered Societies, Shattered Lives,''Routledge, 2013 p.42. The slogans and related chants have been a subject of controversy and discussion regarding their impact and implications. The slogan has been criticized by some Jewish groups as inciting political violence. Intifada Background Antiwar protester ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palestinian Right To Resist
The Palestinians' right to resist is a contentious issue deeply rooted in the ongoing Israeli–Palestinian conflict, conflict between Israel and Palestine (region), Palestine, particularly in relation to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. This right, recognized under international law, is based on the principle of self-determination for all peoples under foreign and colonial rule. The right to resist under international law does not, however, include Palestinian political violence#Violence against civilians, violence against Israeli civilians. Legal basis for the right to resist Palestinians have a recognized right under international law to Right to resist, resist Israeli occupation under Protocol I of the Geneva Conventions. This right is affirmed in the context of the right of self-determination of all peoples under foreign and colonial rule. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has expressly affirmed the right of Palestinians to resist Israeli military ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |