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A few other salient differences are worth noting: guerrillas often try to hold territory, however briefly; terrorists do not. Guerrilla
Max Boot • Invisible Armies
But if this Trojan Horse operation was as precise as it appears to have been, then it ranks among the most ethical acts of self-defense in memory. There are no “innocent” members of Hezbollah—whose only contributions to human culture have been the ruination of Lebanon and the modern evil of suicide bombing. This Iranian proxy has been firing
... See moreSam Harris • Sometimes, Violence Really Is the Answer
Here we see three themes, all of which can be found in Gubbins’s writings: the centrality of the ambush, the importance of secrecy and surprise, and the role of the local population.
A. R. B. Linderman • Rediscovering Irregular Warfare
This practice seeks to prevent civilian casualties by dropping a non-explosive device as a warning shot in advance of firing an explosive. Israel goes to extensive lengths to warn civilians of forthcoming military action by air-dropping leaflets, placing phone calls to homes, and broadcasting the details on future attacks with megaphones and on the
... See moreNoa Tishby • Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth




