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Second Intifada: Palestinian militants sought refuge from advancing Israeli forces in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, beginning a month-long siege.
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2000–2005 Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation
The Second Intifada, also known as the Al-Aqsa Intifada, was a major uprising by Palestinians against Israel and its occupation from 2000. Starting as a civilian uprising in Jerusalem and Israel proper, Israeli security responded with extreme violence, killing over 100…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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Church of the Nativity
Basilica in Bethlehem, Palestine
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Bethlehem
City in the West Bank, Palestine
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Siege of the Church of the Nativity
2002 siege of a suspected Palestinian militant hideout by Israeli forces
From 2 April to 10 May 2002, the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem in the West Bank was besieged by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), targeting suspected Palestinian militants who had taken shelter in the church.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)