The Weekend Intelligence: The man who would lead Palestine
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The Shift to Armed Resistance
This chapter explores the transition from peaceful negotiations to violent uprising during the Second Intifada in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, focusing on the pivotal role of Marwan Baruti. It details how his emotional responses and leadership galvanized armed resistance, despite his initial hesitations, amidst escalating violence and personal challenges. The narrative also illuminates the complex implications of Baruti's trial and imprisonment on both Palestinian cohesion and Israeli public sentiment.
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