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Terrorism
The use of violence and intimidation against innocent civilians in the pursuit of political or religious aims.
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guerrilla warfare
Law enforcement; Terrorism
The term was invented in to describe the tactics Spain used to resist Napoleon, though the tactic itself has been around much, much longer. Literally, it means "little war." Guerilla warfare features ...
Hamas
Law enforcement; Terrorism
An Islamic organization which operates primarily in the West Bank and Gaza Strip whose goal is to regain the occupied Palestinian lands by Israel. On the one hand, Hamas operates overtly in their ...
hemorrhagic fevers
Law enforcement; Terrorism
In general, the term viral hemorrhagic fever is used to describe a severe multisystem syndrome wherein the overall vascular system is damaged, and the body becomes unable to regulate itself. These ...
Hizbollah
Law enforcement; Terrorism
Literally menas the Party of God in Arabic. It's pne of many terrorist organizations which seek the destruction of Israel and of the United States. They have taken credit for numerous bombings ...
hezbollah
Law enforcement; Terrorism
Literally menas the Party of God in Arabic. It's pne of many terrorist organizations which seek the destruction of Israel and of the United States. They have taken credit for numerous bombings ...
Homeland Security Office
Law enforcement; Terrorism
Agency organized after September 11, 2001, with former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge heading it up. The Office of Homeland Security is at the top of approximately 40 federal agencies charged with ...
homocide bombings
Law enforcement; Terrorism
The White House coined the term to replace the old "suicide bombings."