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Terrorism

Terrorism, the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce in furtherance of political or social objectives, rose significantly in the 21st century.
2000: Tel Aviv Disco Bombed
One purpose of Israel to be a place for the ingathering of the exiles. Those exiles, teenage Russian immigrants, were the target of the Tel Aviv bomb attack that killed 20 and injured over 100.
2001: Jerusalem Pizzeria Bombed
Chana is fighting for her life because a nail penetrated her heart when a Palestinian suicide bomber detonated a ten kilo bomb inside a Jerusalem pizzeria.
2001: September 11
After a whole year of living with terrorist attacks in Israel, I left Modiin on September 7 for a four-day get-away in Manhattan. Has "getting away" from terrorism become the impossible dream?
2002: Yeshiva Bombed
Today I experienced the best and worst of Israel. At the Otniel Yeshiva on Friday night, 18-year-old Zvika Ziman, was doing a favor for a friend. This would be Zvika's final favor.
Deadliest Terrorist Attacks in Israel
Read a summary of the worst Palestinian terrorist attacks that have taken place in Israel since September 2000.
Terrorism in Israel and the World
Learn about terrorism faced by Israel before occupation. Read about the terrorism Israel faces today - including information about the different terrorist groups. Predict how Israel can defeat terrorism.
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