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Is it Possible to Understand Terrorism?

Explore the concept of terrorism and its definition, including various viewpoints and examples of its manifestation. Examine the impacts on innocent civilians and the pursuit of political ends through violence and intimidation.

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Is it Possible to Understand Terrorism?

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  1. Is it Possible to Understand Terrorism?

  2. What is Terrorism?

  3. What is Terrorism? * The illegitimate use of force to achieve a political objective when innocent people are targeted. Walter Laquer (1996) * The deliberate and systematic, murder, maiming, and menacing of the innocent to inspire fear for political ends. Benjamin Netanyahu (1986) * The unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives. U.S Code of Federal Regulations (28 CFR, Section 0.85)

  4. Israeli Settlement – 1966 / 1999

  5. The Pattern of SettlementAriel / Marda

  6. “In 1978 when they built Ariel, they took 20 dunums of land from me. My land was on that hillside where I had 100 olive trees. That was theft.” Ahmad Mohammed I. (author interview 2015) Empty Land?

  7. Hebron

  8. Hebron

  9. Hebron Old City

  10. Hebron Old City

  11. Hebron Old City

  12. Hebron Old City

  13. Hebron Checkpoints

  14. Hebron Clashes

  15. Hebron

  16. Free Speech? …we recognize and fully support the rights of all parties to voice their positions on political issues, whether supportive or critical. We also understand that when parties adopt a specific political position they become responsible for their actions and these actions may produce criticism. Elliot Hirschman, President SDSU

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