Irgun Zvai Leumi: The Jewish Terrorist Element of the Arab-Israeli Conflict

Abstract

There is a broad variety of literature that examines the moral, psychological, and sociological aspects of terrorism. Current terrorist organizations from all over the world tend to adopt the tactics and techniques of past successful terrorist organizations. One past successful organization was the IRGUN ZVAI LEUMI, the Jewish terrorist element of the pre-1949 Zionist movement. This project provides an historical assessment (1895-1948) of the development and effectiveness of the Irgun during the struggle for an independent Jewish state. The Irgun's methodology, tactics and leadership are contrasted to today's Palestine Liberation Organization. Also the Irgun's impact on future terrorist organizations is approached.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA156178

Entities

People

  • James L. Fields

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Civil War
  • Eastern Europe
  • Governments
  • Leadership
  • Middle East
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Systems
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Violence
  • Warfare

Readers

  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.
  • Systems Analysis and Design