Intifada (noun)

1. A Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, beginning in 1987 and continuing into the early 21st century.
2. A general uprising or rebellion, especially one against an established government or occupying force.

Origin:

Arabic, literally "shaking off".

Examples:

1. The first Intifada was marked by acts of violence and civil disobedience.
2. The Intifada was a turning point in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
3. The second Intifada began in 2000 and was marked by suicide bombings and other forms of violent attacks.
4. The Intifada was a response to the increasing frustration and anger of the Palestinian people.
5. The Intifada was a grassroots movement that emerged spontaneously and developed into a full-scale rebellion.