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Terrorism
Terrorism includes acts of violence to spread a political or ideological message and create a state of terror among people. al-Qaeda, responsible for the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States, is the most well known terrorist group.
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Yes, Hamas is the democratically elected government of Gaza. So it's like the Democratic Party in the USA.
Why was Michael Fortier arrested?
Michael Joseph Fortier and his wife Lori were arrested as accessories in the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing (Murrah Federal Building) by Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols. He pled guilty to failing to warn authorities, but received a reduced sentence in exchange for his testimony.
What is the largest terrorist group?
The question as posed is difficult to answer, because "largest" can mean a lot of different things as can "terrorist".
If the word "largest" is meant to mean most ubiquitous, then the answer is certainly Al Qaeda, especially since the American Invasion of Iraq. Al Qaeda operates like a McDonald's, franchising cells across any country in which it exists. In addition, smaller jihadist organizations will reach out to Al Qaeda for funding and the name recognition. In return, Al Qaeda will claim that this smaller independent jihadist organization is part of its ranks, even though their objectives may be different than those of the Al Qaeda leadership.
If the word "largest" is meant to mean the largest internal membership, then the answer is a lot murkier. Accurate accounts of organizational membership almost never exist because the cell structure is loose. In addition, most individuals so affiliated only know the names of those fellow group members that they are very close to so as to limit the efficacy of post-capture interrogation. This makes it different to properly estimate a single cell, let alone figure out how extensive the cell network is.
Islamic State profess to be fundamentalist (Salafi) Sunni Muslims and they cite chapter and verse for their actions. This does not mean that Islamic State is a good representative of what most Sunni Muslims believe.
How did the Northern Alliance differ from the Taliban?
The Northern Alliance consisted primarily of Uzbek and Tajik tribesman from Northern Afghanistan (areas bordering Uzbekistan and Tajikistan). The Taliban, in contrast, are primarily Pashtun tribesman from central and southern Afghanistan. It is important to remember that in this region of the world TRIBAL identity is far more important than National identity. This difference from Western ideas of National identity puts a different perspective on conflicts in this region (as well as similar conflicts in Africa and Asia). When examined from a tribal perspective the conflict in Afghanistan becomes less about the Taliban vs. the nation of Afghanistan, and more about a Pashtun civil war.
Who supported the IRA terrorist group?
Lots of people supported them, from people in the local area to support from other countries like Libya and the United States of America.
The Basque nationalist nicknamed Thierry (Francisco Javier López Peña) died on March 30, 2013 while in imprisoned in Paris.
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What is the cause and effect of terrorism?
Terrorists have there religion and beliefs and think America is trying to take over the world. They think dying for there god Allah will bring them to a good afterlife. That is why terrorists suicide bomb. Terrorism is also just what the people have grown up with and are accustom too so it seems normal for them.
Because the terrorism lives have been taken. Terrorist also bring poverty and destroy places of education wherever they go.
His death was officially called a suicide. He was one of the first responders to the Murrah Building Bombing in Oklahoma City. Reports from his wife were that he was upset with the official story. Reports of two other bombs in the building that did not go off could have been related to his death. No official investigation of his death has been made. His wrists and arms were slashed multiple times, slashed his throat twice, then crawled a mile and then shot himself in the top of his head. Suicide seems more than just a bit unlikely. No official investigation has been made.
War between Israel and Lebanon's Shiite Hezbollah?
Yes and Hezbollah won and Israel asked for cease fire from Hazbollah.
Taliban is the correct spelling in English. طالبان is the correct spelling in Arabic, Dari, and Pashto.
Who is known as 'The Smiling Serial Killer of Indonesia'?
His name is Idham Henyansyah aka Ryan. Hi's known as The Smiling Serial Killer from Indonesia. He is charged of bludgeoning 10 victims and burying them in his parents backyard. He was caught spreading the reamins of his 11th victim through south Jakarta.
No group can be covered in a blanket statement like "Are all "of this group" (description)". In the case of "terrorists" it is necessary to realize that the table is applied by the side being attacked to those doing the attacking. The difference in "evil" associated with people on either side - say a bomber from ISIS attacking a marketplace or a drone dropping US bombs on a wedding - is hard to describe. The majority of terrorists re generally putting their life on the line willingly, not a cowardly trait. Their motivation may be up for debate.
Why do terrorists wear ski masks?
Ski masks help hide the identity of terrorists, which prevents their identification and apprehension by authorities.
Is terrorism a military problem?
1. During the early 1980's this exact question was brought up during some staff briefings. And the vast majority of officers and senior NCOs present had no idea what the speaker was talking about. Whispers were said to one another..."what's he talking about?" No one had heard the term before, other than the common sense definition of terrorism...COMMUNISM and the COLD WAR was what was being discussed! Not no police problem! Believe it or not; that was the end of the "terrorism topic", and the briefer went on with "the standard brief" on current affairs at the time (Reagan was President at this time).
2. In 1989 the Berlin Wall came down, the Soviets began to collapse in 1990.
3. The US military began shutting down it's bases (Base Closures) in mass in 1990.
4. The US military was just about OUT OF WORK!
5. Looking for a reason to stay employed; the US military accepted law enforcement duties, IN LIEU OF BECOMING UNEMPLOYED.
6. Since the mid 1990's the US Military now patrols the US-Mexican Border and chases drug smugglers anywhere and everywhere.
7. The US Military is now (mostly) a law enforcement force. Yes, terrorism is the new challenge & responsibility (almost routine now, since Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan in 2001) for the 21st Century US Military.
Oklahoma City.
What is the name of the terrorist group of hezbollah?
Hezbollah means "Party of God" in Arabic. Consequently, when one says Hezbollah, he or she is saying the Party of God.
See, Naim Qassem, Hizbullah: The Story From Within, page 128.
What measures are used to control terrorism?
There are many measures in place to control terrorism.
Law
The law, obviously, makes any act of terrorism or threat of terrorism illegal.
Terrorism is an extremely serious offence and all reports are taken extremely seriously. Terror suspects can be held in custody longer by law enforcement than murder suspects.
In most countries, particularly Europe, even stockpiling material that can be used to make explosives is enough evidence of terrorism intentions.
Espionage
NATO members often perform spy measures on terror suspects and known terror training grounds. Information is gathered by means of video and sound which is used to prevent planned terror attacks on Allied and international soil. Espionage also allows us to discover how the terror faction operates and where they get their funding and materials from.
Special Operations
NATO special forces, particularly the British SAS, British Royal Commandos and American SEALs often perform "hit" missions on terror locations and terror suspects. Usually to disable a terror cell to prevent imminent attack.
They also perform missions to sabotage supplies such as weapons and destroy their means of funding (usually drug cultivating, so special forces would destroy/burn drug crops). They also perform "snatch" missions (kidnapping a high-ranking terrorist for interrogation) and rescue missions in hostage situations.
Morale Dampening
The Allies occasionally perform missions to lower the morale of terror forces. This may include sabotaging supplies, sabotaging funds, starving the terrorists by preventing food entering camps, poisoning water supplies, propaganda and assassinating key leadership figures.
International Cooperation
Improved diplomacy with international countries boosts intelligence sharing and support with preventing terrorism. Diplomacy with the governments of countries where terrorists are known to hide is crucial, for many reasons, including permission to drop bombs on the country to eliminate threats and requests for extradition of arrested terror suspects.
Education
Educating people on the negative sides of terrorism helps to reduce the number of terror recruits and encourages people to report suspected terror activity.
Terrorism is usually committed due to the terrorists having "incorrect" beliefs that their victims wronged them in some way (brainwashing). Educating removes their brainwashing.
Big Brother
In today's modern world, it is easier to keep track of people and analyse them. This is called "big brother".
With CCTV in virtually every developed city, on average everybody appears on a camera every 4 minutes (2 minutes for London, the most heavily CCTV'd city on the planet).
Mobile phones and devices such as laptops, iPads and so on provide authorities with a way to trace an individual in minutes using GPS.
Unmanned spy drones and spy satellites make it easier to analyse suspects.
"Eye In The Sky"
Technology in the air is constantly keeping watch over known terror locations and tracing high-value terror suspects. This is achieved by spy drones.
Spy drones are unmanned and carry equipment capable of collecting information about locations and people. If they are destroyed, no lives are lost since there is nobody on board, the information won't be lost because it is instantly beamed back to the controllers via satellite.
Spy satellites can be used to spy on movements and locations too.
Similarly, air force gunship planes, also known as "flying fortresses", such as the AC-130 have the ability to spy from great distances and attack them without being noticed. This is an incredibly effective method of leadership assassination as they will never see a missile fired at them from an AC-130 until it hits them.
War
After the September 11th attacks on the United States- the US, UK, UN and NATO officially declared war on global terrorism.
War is usually the last measure used to control terrorism, either when all other measures fail or when immediate control is needed to prevent immediate threat to innocent lives.
War is used as suppression and destroy method to either disrupt the terrorists or destroy them entirely. It also helps the countries to build up their forces and resistance to fight the terrorists themselves (such as in Afghanistan).
Is terrorism risk surcharge mandatory?
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Who won the war Israel or hezbollah?
Although Hezbollah's conduct was surprising, it suffered a serious setback. Most of its long-range Iranian-supplied missiles were destroyed in the first few hours, forcing it to rely primarily on Katyusha rockets. It's also important to know that Israeli air and naval strikes and speacial operations destroyed numerous Hezbollah bases, arms and munitions dumps, and rockets. In ground fighting, Hezbollah's equipment and human losses were usually greater than those of the Israelis, but they managed to bog Israel down until the end of the war, when an offensive drove them back across the Litani. Israel withdrew only after the Lebanese Army and UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) secured the area to prevent a full-scale Hezbollah return. Hezbollah used to be a state-within-a-state inside South Lebanon, but it's authority was severely weakened. It had taken significant casualties, and lost a good portion of its weaponry (though this was quickly replaced with Iranian shipments).
The only Israeli setbacks were the effectiveness of Hezbollah's anti-tank missiles, which damaged a number of tanks and completely destroyed five (two beyond repair) and knocked out an armored bulldozer. Hezbollah also managed to shoot down an Israeli helicopter for the first time, damage but not sink an Israeli warship, and keep a steady stream of rocket fire into Northern Israel, which caused casualties and damage to infrastructure and the economy. It also managed to inflict serious casualties on the Israelis through urban combat, though it's losses were much higher. Although it captured some equipment, it was not a significant amount. Although Israel failed in it's objective to destroy Hezbollah, Hezbollah failed in it's objective to damage Israel's military capabilities.
What is a sentence using the word terrorism?
Lawful owners of lawful means such as politics, religion, intelligence, military style operations etc. have irresponsibly allowed those means to end in the hands of ordinary people and we have global terrorism.
It is important for the failure of responsibility to be dealt with promptly as things can develop and get out of hand. Now we have terrorism, what will we have in the future?
