TITLE

Terrorism in the Name of God

AUTHOR(S)

Alexander, Yonah

PUB. DATE

October 2002

SOURCE

World & I;Oct2002, Vol. 17 Issue 10, p38

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Focuses on two major theological Arab terrorist groups, Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, which pose a serious challenge to the security interests of the United States and its allies. Discussion on Palestinian theological terrorism; Brief history of Palestinian Islamic Jihad; Conclusion.

ACCESSION #

7569589

Tags: TERRORISTS;  TERRORISM

 

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