priorities of the United States is to keep terrorist attacks from occurring in our country at all costs. When looking at terrorists, two dangerous groups that will be discussed in this paper are the Hezbollah and the Harakat Al-Muqawama Al-Islamia (Hamas). These two groups both have strong beliefs and seem as though to go to any means possible to get their way and they will not stop until they get it.
HAMAS: In this article regarding HAMAS, I will be writing about their origin, beliefs, failures, successes and how the group transformed from a religious organization to a political one. The group has been fighting for their beliefs for over two decades to an extent that they have become a political organization. Based on the research on the history of HAMAS, the organization took a political dimension from a religious one when it became victorious in the 2006 democratic elections. Consequently
Gaza Strip. The conflict has been ongoing since 1948 when the Arab League failed to support their allies in Gaza attacking Israeli forces. Now the region is wrought with conflict and is the breeding ground for terrorists and recently ISIL forces. HAMAS (The governing arm of the Palestinians in the Gaza strip) and Israel should be forced to come to the negotiation table to eliminate the conflict and bring stability to the region. After several failed peace talks the two factions have commenced the
Study of Extreme Islamic Terrorist Groups Terrorist groups have been involved in political violence dating back to the Greek and Roman Empires. Terrorist Groups have used violence, and terror to seek political change. In the thirteen and fourteenth century, Italy was very volatile. The government went through many changes the use of violence and force was used to terrorize the opponents. In the Age of Revolutions, Muslims began practicing the form of the suicide attacker. The attacks occurred in
It was started by three Israeli teenagers were kidnapped and murdered by the member of Hamas, Which is the political group that rules Gaza. The Israeli Defense does launch a series of attacks into the Gaza strip an area dense with Palestinian families and militants. The raids were very destructive and caused a blowback from Hamas in the form of rocket attacks into Israeli settlements. Hamas had the stated goal of trying to raise international awareness, not only for their cause as displaced
HAMAS INTRODUCTION: Terrorism in the Middle East has brought the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to the attention of the world. These terrorist groups use murder, bombs, threats, and other violent acts to get their way politically. Hamas, the organization that has replaced Fatah as the representative of the Palestinians, is a leading sponsor of terrorism. Critics say the group is a terrorist organization that wants nothing but to wipe Israel off the face of the Earth. Supporters say Hamas, which represents
Given the growing global threats of terrorism, it is significant that an understanding of the history, nature and mechanism-premises under which terror operates is obtained. This is significant as it would shape the perspective of policy makers when addressing issues of this nature. Terrorism, as it is understood is the action of none-state weak actors, individual or groups, who for some reasons feels suppressed, marginalized and, or denied what they may view as the basic human right. All terrorism
A terrorist group is defined as an unlawful use of violence against the public or state with the intention of making a political statement by means of coercion or attack. The Sunni group, Hamas, which is an arabic acronym for “The Islamic Resistance Movement”, was created towards the beginning of the first Palestinian uprising during late 1987. This group was founded by Islamic activists, connected with the Muslim Brotherhood, in Gaza with the intention of offering Palestinians an alternative
For centuries, stereotypes, conspiracy theories, and scapegoating have served as the roots of Jewish discrimination around the world. Universally known as anti-Semitism, hostility and prejudice to the Jewish population has been evident even in a modern, ethnically diverse society. In many cases, Jews have been singled out because of their different religious beliefs and traditions. Several incidents involving anti-Semitism have occurred worldwide, illustrating widespread discrimination against the
Despite Pakistan’s opposition at the time, a 2008 survey was taken on Pakistani media preference and provided a belief that Al Jazeera English would find success with the country. Surprisingly, news stations were watched more frequently and on a regular basis over entertainment channels and networks. Pakistan is known for a high volume of individuals and families that are wealthy, educated, and urban. This demographic has been proven to be more likely to watch the news. It was also found that rural