Jerusalem unrest is unlikely to spark new intifada

Concerns are growing that the holy sites in Jerusalem may once again provide the spark for a Palestinian uprising

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In this article

  • Escalation factors
  • Settlement activity
  • Status of holy places
  • Diplomatic stalemate
  • Weak Palestinian leadership
  • Restraining factors
  • Palestinian divisions
  • PA limitations
  • Hamas weakness
  • Lack of popular will
  • Israeli security measures
  • Regional ramifications

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