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Second Intifada

Following the outbreak of the second intifada in Palestinian territories, Saddam established Jerusalem Army, a volunteer force in solidarity with Palestinians. It was under the supervision of his younger son Qusay. On eve of Christmas in 2000, Saddam wrote a public letter, calling for Christians and Muslims, to lead jihad against Zionist movement. The 2002 Arab League summit was held in Beirut, Lebanon. Arab Peace Initiative was proposed in the summit, solving matter between Israelis and Palestinians. Saddam's ally Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri was also present at the summit, representing Iraq. The Iraqi representative did not opposed the plan. In the summit, Arab countries also rejected any attack on Iraq.

Throughout his final years, Saddam provided financial assistance from Iraq's oil revenue, to the families of the Palestinian victims and militants. Around 20% of Iraq's oil revenue, by the oil-for-food programme was for donating Palestinians. Contrary to the claims of the United States and the Israelis, not all the money was sent to support suicide bombing. Saddam donated € 1 billion to Palestinians, supporting them in the uprisings. He also stopped supplying oil to the western countries, to force Israel, abandoning its offensive in the Palestinian territories. Iran and Libya also supported the move.