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ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Economist Butchers History Of Palestinian-Arab Intifadas

Elliott Hamilton

Following the senseless slaughter of four Israeli soldiers, The Economist attempted to describe the history behind the term intifada The word is associated with Palestinian-Arab terrorist attacks that not only slaughtered thousands of Jews, but also resulted in senseless infighting amongst Palestinian-Arab populations. It also resulted in various Israeli operations that created the security barrier and the current security apparatus around Judea and Samaria.

In describing the history of intifadas, The Economist wrote the following squib of alternative facts:

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