Meeting with Pope John Paul II
Arafat meets Pope John Paul II during the pontiff's visit to Bethlehem and discusses Palestinian aspirations, Jerusalem and prospects for peace.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
2000 in Palestine
Explore 9 historical events and records for Palestine in 2000.
Historical records for Palestine in 2000
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March
July
Camp David Summit
Attends final-status talks with Ehud Barak and President Clinton.
September
Intifada, 2nd
The Second Intifada begins after Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount and violence spreads across Jerusalem, Gaza and the West Bank.
Muhammad al-Durrah Shooting
Jamal al-Durrah is filmed sheltering with his son Muhammad during gunfire in Gaza, and the images become an enduring symbol of the conflict.
Bombing of Israel
An outbreak of prolonged Palestinian violence against Israel
October
Sharm el-Sheikh Emergency Summit
Arafat attends an emergency summit with regional and international leaders seeking to halt the rapidly escalating Israeli-Palestinian violence.
Intifada, 2nd
Becomes a prominent Fatah figure during the Second Intifada.
December
Clinton Parameters Consultations
Arafat considers the Clinton Parameters as the United States makes a final effort to bridge Israeli-Palestinian differences over permanent-status issues.
Other events (month unknown)
Intifada, 2nd
The Second Intifada begins after Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount and violence spreads across Jerusalem, Gaza and the West Bank.
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