The History of Palestinian Terrorism
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The history of "Palestinian terrorism" is a highly sensitive topic, with perspectives varying on classifying certain events and groups as "resistance" or "terrorism" depending on political and international legal contexts. Below is a timeline of significant events linked to acts of violence attributed to Palestinian groups or individuals, based on media and international reports:
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### **1960s–1970s:**
1. **1964–1968: Founding of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and its military wing (Fatah)**
- Fatah, established in 1959, joined the PLO in 1967. It carried out operations against Israeli targets, such as **Operation Al-Awda** (1965), considered Fatah’s first armed action.
2. **1967: Founding of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP)**
- A Marxist group known for hijacking planes and armed attacks, including the **hijacking of an El Al flight to Algeria** (1968).
3. **1972: Munich Olympics Massacre**
- On **September 5–6, 1972**, the **Black September group** (linked to Fatah) took hostage and killed 11 Israeli athletes during the Munich Olympics.
4. **1974: Ma’alot Massacre**
- On **May 15, 1974**, militants from the **Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP)** seized a school in Ma’alot, Israel, resulting in the deaths of 22 Israeli children.
5. **1976: Operation Entebbe**
- On **June 27, 1976**, the **PFLP–General Command** hijacked a French airliner to Uganda. The crisis ended with an Israeli raid to rescue hostages.
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### **1980s–1990s:**
6. **1982: Israeli Invasion of Lebanon**
- Following Palestinian attacks (e.g., an assassination attempt on Israel’s ambassador to London in 1982), Israel invaded Lebanon to expel the PLO.
7. **1985: Achille Lauro Hijacking**
- On **October 7, 1985**, members of the **PFLP** hijacked an Italian cruise ship and killed an American Jewish tourist.
8. **1987–1993: First Intifada**
- Widespread clashes between Palestinians and Israeli forces, marked by stabbings and suicide attacks.
9. **1994: Tel Aviv Bus Bombing**
- On **October 19, 1994**, **Hamas** carried out a suicide bombing on a bus in Tel Aviv, killing 22 Israelis.
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### **2000s:**
10. **2000–2005: Second Intifada (Al-Aqsa Intifada)**
- Surge in suicide attacks within Israel, including:
- **Sbarro Restaurant bombing in Jerusalem** (2001, Hamas).
- **Park Hotel massacre in Netanya** (2002, Hamas), killing 30 Israelis.
11. **2006: Hamas’ Political Rise**
- Hamas won Palestinian legislative elections, leading to an international blockade on Gaza.
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### **2010s–2020:**
12. **2014: Gaza War**
- Escalation after the abduction and killing of three Israeli settlers in the West Bank (attributed to Hamas’ military wing).
13. **2015–2016: Wave of Individual Attacks**
- A series of stabbings and vehicular assaults against Israelis, dubbed the "Knife Intifada."
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### **Recent Events (2021–2023):**
14. **2021: Gaza–Israel Conflict**
- Rocket fire from Gaza (Hamas and Islamic Jihad) and Israeli airstrikes killed hundreds of Palestinians and Israelis.
15. **2023: Operation "Al-Aqsa Flood" (October 7)**
- Hamas’ military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, launched a surprise attack on Israel, infiltrating settlements and killing hundreds of civilians and soldiers, triggering a large-scale war in Gaza.
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### **Key Notes:**
- **Legal Classification**: Countries like the U.S. and EU designate **Hamas**, **PFLP**, and **Islamic Jihad** as terrorist groups, while other nations or factions view them as resistance movements.
- **Historical Context**: These events are tied to the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories since 1967.
- **Human Rights**: International reports accuse both sides of violations, including targeting civilians.
This timeline does not endorse any specific viewpoint but lists events reported by media and international sources.
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