Jobban mondva - heti véleményhírlevél - ahol a hét kiemelt témáihoz fűzött személyes gondolatok összeérnek, részletek itt.The Arabic word intifada literally means “uprising” or “shaking off” and first drew global attention during the riots in the then-occupied Palestinian territories between 1987 and 1993. These protests began with strikes and demonstrations but soon turned violent, targeting even those suspected of cooperating with Israel, writes the international V4NA news agency.
The second intifada (2000–2005), also known as the “Al-Aqsa Intifada,” was far more brutal. Hamas, the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades, Fatah’s Tanzim militia, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and other terrorist organisations carried out countless attacks, resulting in the deaths of more than 1,000 Israelis.
From the very beginning, the word intifada has been associated with brutal violence carried out under the banner of "liberation from occupation".
The term colonialism has long inspired sympathy among both the political Left and Muslim communities, as it symbolizes a just struggle against what they perceive as oppressive colonial powers. As early as 2002, protesters against the G8 summit in Ottawa, Canada, displayed banners reading “Globalize the Intifada.” From 2021 onward, this slogan has been increasingly chanted in Western cities such as New York, London, and Berlin—often alongside “Free Palestine” and “From the River to the Sea".
Groups like the New York-based, Palestinian-led Within Our Lifetime (WOL) have promoted this slogan at protests and on social media platforms as a form of opposition to Israeli policy and Western support for the country. The Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM) and Samidoun have also adopted the slogan—frequently pairing it with “From the River to the Sea”—alongside members of far-left, anti-Zionist, non-Arab movements, including the Party for Socialism and Liberation.
Anti-Israel demonstrations escalated dramatically after 7 October 2023, when Palestinian terrorists attacked communities along the southern Israeli border. The anti-Israel movement in the West gained renewed momentum. From the US to Berlin, there were hate-mongering protests, occupation of lecture halls, acts of vandalism, graffiti, and physical attacks against Jews.
In Europe—particularly in countries with high of Muslim populations—anti-Semitic crimes increased sharply.
According to the Association of Research and Information Centres on Antisemitic Crimes (RIAS), 8,627 anti-Semitic incidents were recorded in Germany in 2024, marking a 77 per cent increase compared to 2023. These included eight cases of extreme violence, 186 physical attacks, and 300 threats. In France, anti-Semitic incidents rose by over 350 per cent compared to the previous year, with 28 per cent of them being violent.
"Intifada! Intifada! Long live the intifada!"—such chants could also be heard at Columbia University, seen as an open threat directed primarily at Jewish students. In London, crowds shouted "From London to Gaza, globalize the intifada!" In Los Angeles, a man wearing a keffiyeh and a Hamas headband chanted, "From Mexico to Gaza, globalize the intifada." In many places, these violent manifestations of political struggle go back decades. One example is the International Criminal Court in The Hague issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, nius.de reports.
"Globalize the Intifada" has evolved into a globalized hate campaign. The rebranding of terrorism as justice, and of antisemitism as resistance, has now entered mainstream media and politics. The resurgence of antisemitism in recent years has taken on new forms, often cloaked in the language of social justice and political activism. Behind slogans like "Globalize the Intifada" and "Free Palestine" lies an Islamist ideology that equates to jihad against "infidels". The Welt reported on a study conducted by the Centre for Islamic Theology and Politics at the University of Munster, led by Islamic theologian Mouhanad Khorchide. According to the study, one in five Muslims living in Germany with an immigrant background is in an emotional state that predisposes them to radicalization.
A majority of those surveyed responded affirmatively to questions such as whether Islam should be the only religion, or whether Sharia law is superior to German law. A third of respondents supported violence in retaliation for perceived injustices, while one in ten said they would personally resort to violence to advance Muslim interests. Given that around 5.6 million Muslims live in Germany—possibly more—that would amount to roughly 100,000 individuals, the report notes. According to Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, approximately 28,280 people in the country belong to Islamist circles, including 9,540 individuals prone to violence.
Cover photo: Palestinians chanting slogans (Photo: Middle East Images/AFP/Youssef Alzanoun)
Israel made it clear that it has no interest in escalating the situation.
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The war in the Middle East has created a completely new situation, PM Orban says.
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Israel made it clear that it has no interest in escalating the situation.
The Von der Leyen–Zelensky Plan is up for debate today.
Israel’s ambassador in Budapest says her country cannot sit idly by, while Iran is acquiring nuclear weapons.
The war in the Middle East has created a completely new situation, PM Orban says.
A Magyar Nemzet közéleti napilap konzervatív, nemzeti alapról, a tényekre építve adja közre a legfontosabb társadalmi, politikai, gazdasági, kulturális és sport témájú információkat.
Israel made it clear that it has no interest in escalating the situation.
The Von der Leyen–Zelensky Plan is up for debate today.
Israel’s ambassador in Budapest says her country cannot sit idly by, while Iran is acquiring nuclear weapons.
The war in the Middle East has created a completely new situation, PM Orban says.
The Hungarian government will use every means at its disposal to thwart the Von der Leyen–Zelensky plan, which would cause a brutal spike in utility bills for Hungarian households.
The policies pursued by Ursula von der Leyen and Brussels are dangerous not only economically but also politically.
Admitting the country would come with serious risks.
„Az űrtechnológiának tudományos, biztonságpolitikai jelentősége is van.”
Ennek sokan örülni fognak.
A szélsőbaloldali politikus szerint már el van döntve a sorsa.
A Magyar Nemzet közéleti napilap konzervatív, nemzeti alapról, a tényekre építve adja közre a legfontosabb társadalmi, politikai, gazdasági, kulturális és sport témájú információkat.
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