Second Intifada

September 28, 2000 – February 8, 2005

Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation that began after Ariel Sharon visited the Temple Mount. Suicide bombings and Israeli military operations killed about 3,000 Palestinians and 1,000 Israelis.

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Battles and events 4

June 1, 2001

Dolphinarium discotheque bombing Tel Aviv

March 29 – May 10, 2002

Operation Defensive Shield Inconclusive West Bank Yasser Arafat, Ariel Sharon

April 2 – May 10, 2002

Siege of the Church of the Nativity Negotiated Palestinian retreat Church of the Nativity

March 22, 2004

Killing of Ahmed Yassin

Key commanders

Palestinians 1

Yasser Arafat President of the Palestinian Authority, Led the Palestinian side

Israel 1

Ariel Sharon Prime Minister of Israel, His Temple Mount visit set off the uprising; led Israel's response