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On this day: Second Intifada triggered following Ariel Sharon's visit to Temple Mount

In total, more than 1,000 Israelis were killed by Palestinian terrorist attacks, which included suicide bombings, shootings, stabbings, and car ramming.

Palestinians hurl rocks at Israeli security forces during clashes in the West Bank town of Hebron October 16, 2000.
Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026

Will Israel's 2026 election represent Liberman’s swan song? – opinion

Shaul Mofaz at a Kadima rally, 2009.

'My Israeli Journey': Shaul Mofaz recounts battles, politics, and family - review

An Israeli flag flutters, with Ma'aleh Adumim is visible in the background, in the West Bank, August 14, 2025.

Israel grants legal status to 19 West Bank settlements, including two vacated in 2005 disengagement


Think about it: Arik and Shula

Both – Ariel Sharon and Shulamit Aloni – passed away in January 2014. Each had three sons (Sharon’s eldest was killed in a tragic accident) who were endlessly devoted to them.

Sharon's grave at Sycamore ranch

Borderline Views: Sharon and Aloni - an odd couple

Within the space of 2 weeks, Israel has bidden farewell to 2 of its charismatic political figures.

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Lessons from the Palestinian response to Ariel Sharon’s death

The Palestinian reaction to Sharon’s death highlights the necessity of the int'l community to clam down on the messages of hatred, destruction being taught in Palestinian schoolrooms.

Palestinians celebrate the passing of late former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestine - Sharon's legacy haunts Obama and Kerry

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert -- who succeeded Sharon -- had neither forgotten nor overlooked the critical significance of Bush’s letter when agreeing to resume negotiations with the PA in 2007.

Ariel Sharon.

Man of many wars

Ariel Sharon cast an indelible imprint on the annals of the Israel Defense Forces.

Former Chief of Staff Haim Bar-Lev consults with Maj. Gen. Ariel Sharon during the Yom Kippur War, 1973

Sharon's ideological metamorphosis

According to David Landau's new biography, the two-state battle is not yet over, and Sharon could yet emerge the winner.

Ariel Sharon meets with his advisers at his Jerusalem residence, December 21, 2005.

Ariel Sharon vs. Time: A personal perspective

I went from reporting stories to becoming a part of the story – and I didn’t enjoy it at all.

Ariel Sharon a week after the Yom Kippur War cease-fire.

A contradictory life

After strongly opposing the establishment of a Palestinian state for most of his political life, Sharon dramatically changed course.

Sharon sits with his wife Lily

Le voyage de Sharon en Argentine

« La viande argentine a une réputation universelle. Or, pendant tout mon séjour, on m’a servi du poulet ! »

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Repose en paix, Arik

L’image que je désire conserver est celle du combattant qui a gagné ses galons sur les champs de bataille et non pas dans les couloirs d’intrigues

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