Globalize the intifada

Globalize the intifada " is an anti-Zionist slogan that has been used to advocate for international support of Palestinian resistance against Israeli occupation . The Arabic word intifada ( Arabic : اِنْتِفَاضَة intifāḍa ), derived from the root ن ف ض (n f ḍ) meaning to "shake off", means "to rise up" and can refer to a popular uprising or rebellion . In the context of Palestine, it refers to Palestinian uprisings or resistance against Israel ; the call to "globalize" it suggests extending the spirit and actions of these uprisings beyond the regional context to a worldwide movement. The slogan and related chants have been a subject of controversy and discussion regarding their impact and implications. The slogan has been criticized by some Jewish groups as inciting political violence , terrorism, and antisemitism .