The Second Intifada: Trauma and Tragedy

To appreciate the current Israeli and Palestinian psyches, it’s vital to understand the first five years of the 21st century — the period of the Second Intifada. Noam Weissman gets to the heart of the issue and asks why this serious attempt at peace between Israel and the Palestinians ended in one of the bloodiest periods in the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict, and how the effects of those defining years are still felt to this day. ~~~~ The Unpacking Israeli History Podcast series is sponsored by Andrea and Larry GillThis episode is sponsored by Dr. Neil and Pam Weissman ~~~~ Learn more about Unpacked: https://jewishunpacked.com/about/ Visit Unpacked on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unpacked  Teaching about this topic? Check out our relevant educator resources here: https://unpacked.education/video/the-second-intifada/  ~~~~ Sources: https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/background-and-overview-of-al-aqsa-intifada https://web.archive.org/web/20050310043812/http://jewishweek.org/news/newscontent.php3?artid=3846 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb5fIP-MfAc https://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/Arafat-ordered-Hamas-attacks-against-Israel-in-2000-189574 https://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/Suha-Arafat-admits-husband-premeditated-Intifada https://www.timesofisrael.com/we-were-in-a-craze-to-see-blood/ https://web.archive.org/web/20150526210520/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-4570672.html https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/background-and-overview-of-israel-s-security-fence https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-mohammed-al-dura-case http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3677206.stm https://2001-2009.state.gov/p/nea/rls/22698.htm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3677206.stm https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-middle-east-quartet https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_map_for_peace http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3677206.stm https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-temple-mount#aksa ~~~~ Unpacked is a division of OpenDor Media

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Join self-confessed history nerd Dr. Noam Weissman on a journey through the fascinating and sometimes controversial events and personalities that have shaped Israel’s past and present. Each week, Noam explores the layers of Israeli history, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the cultural forces at play—drawing on a variety of sources and perspectives. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply looking to better understand this complex region, you’ll find a nuanced, authentic, and thought-provoking take on Israel—free from oversimplification and political spin.