Английская Википедия:Globalize the Intifada

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Pp-extended Globalize the Intifada is a slogan that has been used for advocating for global activism in support of Palestinian resistance against Israeli control. 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.

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 violence or terrorism, with some interpreting it as a rallying cry for harming Jews.

Background

The term Intifada (From Arabic: intifāḍa, literally, the act of shaking off), in context of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict refers to major Palestinian uprisings against Israeli control, with the First Intifada occurring between 1987–1993 and the Second Intifada between 2000 and 2005, both involving numerous attacks against Israeli civilians and security forces. The call to "globalize" the Intifada through protests and social media posts is seen by some as an endorsement of these past uprisings and a call for their expansion on a global scale.

Usage

The slogan "Globalize the Intifada" has been used as a chant in various anti-Zionist protests, along with variations such as "There is only one solution, intifada revolution" or "Intifada until victory". It has been used by supporters of the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and against the Israeli actions during the 2023 Hamas–Israel war.

According to users of the slogan, the Palestinian intifada was chosen as a rallying cry for resistance against what they see as "colonial violence and oppression".

In October 2023, pro-Palestinian protestors chanted "globalize the intifada" while attempting to forcefully access a library building where Jewish students took refuge in what has been characterized by critics as an antisemitic incident. New York City Mayor Eric Adams responded to the incident, affirming that hate has no place in New York City and emphasizing the right to peaceful protest.

In November 2023, pro-Palestinian group Within Our Lifetime, which supported the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, made a post headlined "Globalize the Intifada" with a map of Israeli and American companies and transit hubs. The post was condemned by elected officials in New York City and by Jewish groups as "a dangerous and abhorrent incitement to violence and poses a direct threat to New York's Jewish communities."

In December 2023, the use of banners utilising the slogan led to the arrest of nine in London under the Public Order Act.

Criticism

Criticism of the slogan comes from various groups and individuals. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) interprets "Globalize the Intifada" as potentially endorsing acts of terrorism and indiscriminate violence against civilians, viewing it as a call for violence against Israelis and possibly Jews worldwide. Nora Berman, deputy opinion editor of The Forward, criticized the slogan as promoting violence rather than peace.

The American Jewish Committee expressed strong concern over the use of the slogan, stating that it should be a cause for alarm. They referenced the First and Second Intifadas, periods marked by significant violence, resulting in the deaths of over 1,300 Israelis, many in suicide bombings targeting public places such as buses, cafés, and malls. The Committee interpreted the slogan as a call for widespread violence.

According to The Sunday Telegraph, the phrase has been associated with incitement of violence against Jewish communities. Jewish writers including David Hazony have interpreted the use of the slogan not just as a challenge to Israel but as being a broader declaration of war against Jews or promoting antisemitism.

Following the 2023 death of Jewish-American Paul Kessler, who was fatally injured during a confrontation at pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian rallies in Ventura County, California, Yair Lapid criticized the glorification of Hamas and calls to "globalize the intifada" at protests, arguing that such actions stem from hatred of Jews rather than support for Palestinians.

See also

• From the River to the Sea
• Khaybar Khaybar ya yahud