29 September 2000-Present
After Sharon’s incursion on Al Aqsa mosque, the second uprising began, often referred to as Al Aqsa Intifadah Over 4,500 Palestinians killed and 1,000 Israelis to date.

25 January 2006-Present
Palestine Legislative Council elections held under the watchful eye of international observers whereby Hamas won the majority of the 74 seats.

Western leaders, by direction of the United States attempts to starve out Hamas as illegitimate despite their being democratically elected.