During a segment on “CBS Mornings,” CBS News Correspondent Lilia Luciano discussed the controversial calls for “intifada” at anti-war protests. She highlighted the differing interpretations of this word, with some viewing it as a slogan of resistance and others seeing it as a call for violence.
Luciano showed footage of people chanting “There is only one solution, intifada revolution,” explaining that ‘intifada’ is an Arabic word commonly associated with uprisings and past conflicts between Palestinians and Israelis. She also interviewed Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, who pointed out the violent history of intifadas, including suicide bombings.
In her report, Luciano shared insights from a Columbia professor who emphasized that ‘intifada’ simply means revolution and the students are expressing their rebellion against the situation in Gaza. She stressed the importance of understanding the intention behind the use of this term and encouraged viewers to consider its various interpretations.
Overall, the segment raised awareness about the complexities of language and the need for careful interpretation of words like “intifada” in the context of protests and conflicts.
