Practical conclusions accumulated in the Middle East
We have recently learned that Mr. Abu Mazen (who was among the founders and leaders of the P.L.O, the leading Palestinian terrorist organization, founded in 1974 by the arch-terrorist Yasser Arafat) and who has been elected as “Rais” (Head) of this organization and is known today to world leaders as the President of the Palestinian Authority, is strongly backed and called by the Egyptian President Mr. Mubarac and by the Jordanian King Abdulla as the only Palestinian leader who is able to bring peace and progress to his people.
To those who have forgotten, this terrorist organization has been one of the most active and brutal of our time.
In the 33 years since its foundation, this terrorist organization has been the catalyst and model for terrorist organizations all over the world, and specifically in the Arab world.
I must admit that the organization’s political achievements, and especially the status of its leader among world leaders, despite its terrorist activities, have been highly impressive. The declared and guiding position of the former “Rais”, Yasser Arafat, formulated that only the use of force, weapons and a violent struggle, based on terrorist activities, killing and mass murders of Israelis inside Israel and abroad, will force the Israelis to give up.
This mode of operation led many around the world, including military specialists, to the conclusion that there is no way other than to respond to the terrorists’ demands, since there is no way to overcome terrorism.
With your permission, I will return to Mr. Abu Mazen, who was appointed Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority while Yasser Arafat was still serving as “Rais” two years ago, and later resigned/was deposed.
One of the main, and perhaps the central reason, for Mr. Abu Mazen’s resignation was known to all the European and world leaders, who did not cease to pressure Israel “to sit down and negotiate with Arafat without prior conditions”. The “prior conditions” were those of Israel’s Prime Minister, to cease from the terrorist attacks before any negotiation could begin.
Mr. Abu Mazen opposed Yasser Arafat on the way the Israelis should be fought. His premise, which he expressed already ten years ago, was that, “It would be a mistake to deal with the Israelis through violence and violent uprisings, such as killing and murder; acts of terrorism will only strengthen them and their refusal to negotiate.”
Luckily for the Palestinians, as well as for the Israelis, the Creator intervened and took Yasser Arafat, this time for good. The Palestinian people, who have been coerced into acts of terrorism and violence by its leaders for the past 33 years, causing poverty, pain and suffering, took the first opportunity to elect not only a new leader, but primarily a new way, which Abu Mazen represents.
Today, two years after his election, Israel and the Palestinian Authority have begun to operate towards the building of trust and mutual aid, in order to obliterate the painful memories of the past and to build a quieter, safer and more prosperous future for both the Palestinian and Israeli people.
Conclusion
Yes, it is certainly possible to defeat terrorism and not only to overcome it.
And if I am not mistaken, this is also the first time in history that the head of a terrorist organization has admitted that the path of terrorism has not led to the accomplishments hoped for, and it should be terminated, even if unilaterally.
How was this accomplished?
Among the reasons for Israel’s tremendous ability to cope with its enemies, we can identify four main sectors, which have aided its strong resilience in the face of the intense and brutal terrorism that Israel has suffered over the past four years.
1.A strong and determined national leader knew how to turn each painful terrorist attack into a means of reinforcing and strengthening the collective resilience.
1.The army, police force (for internal security), Secret Service and organizations assist and take care of those injured, which operate professionally, responsibly and with the highest motivation, which served together as a live defense against terrorism. This was primarily due to the definition of tasks, awarding suitable and appropriate training and tools, as well as public recognition, appreciation and understanding of the necessity of their activities for the defense of the civilian population in Israel.
1.The civilian security arrays: security companies and organizations, which held preliminary training and instruction for their employees, before they were assigned to vital public positions. This sector also took responsibility and often became a live defense line against terrorism and killing.
1.The entire civilian population, many of whom underwent pre-military or military training, and whose level of preparedness alleviated the response to acts of terrorism, both prior, during and afterwards. This sector’s resilience, its support of the leadership and other sectors in command, as well as its belief that the solution of crises is being handled and executed effectively, enabled one and all to find the strength to withstand horrendous terrorist attacks, which often caused Yasser Arafat to believe that he had succeeded in breaking the Israelis’ spirit.
Israel’s secret weapon has, and always will be, the human factor; or, more precisely, the education, training and preparation of Israelis have defeated Palestinian terrorism, and have helped and will continue to help bring true peace to the region.
This analysis was carried out by Mr. Mirza David, Founder and Executive Director of the International Security Academy - Israel, which operates practical training centers for improving and enhancing the mental and physical functions of Protection Management and Personnel.
Yoram David
Technical surveillance expert
International Security Academy- Israel
Homeland Security Training Center
Tel +972 9 9500969 Fax +972 9 9573392
We have recently learned that Mr. Abu Mazen (who was among the founders and leaders of the P.L.O, the leading Palestinian terrorist organization, founded in 1974 by the arch-terrorist Yasser Arafat) and who has been elected as “Rais” (Head) of this organization and is known today to world leaders as the President of the Palestinian Authority, is strongly backed and called by the Egyptian President Mr. Mubarac and by the Jordanian King Abdulla as the only Palestinian leader who is able to bring peace and progress to his people.
To those who have forgotten, this terrorist organization has been one of the most active and brutal of our time.
In the 33 years since its foundation, this terrorist organization has been the catalyst and model for terrorist organizations all over the world, and specifically in the Arab world.
I must admit that the organization’s political achievements, and especially the status of its leader among world leaders, despite its terrorist activities, have been highly impressive. The declared and guiding position of the former “Rais”, Yasser Arafat, formulated that only the use of force, weapons and a violent struggle, based on terrorist activities, killing and mass murders of Israelis inside Israel and abroad, will force the Israelis to give up.
This mode of operation led many around the world, including military specialists, to the conclusion that there is no way other than to respond to the terrorists’ demands, since there is no way to overcome terrorism.
With your permission, I will return to Mr. Abu Mazen, who was appointed Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority while Yasser Arafat was still serving as “Rais” two years ago, and later resigned/was deposed.
One of the main, and perhaps the central reason, for Mr. Abu Mazen’s resignation was known to all the European and world leaders, who did not cease to pressure Israel “to sit down and negotiate with Arafat without prior conditions”. The “prior conditions” were those of Israel’s Prime Minister, to cease from the terrorist attacks before any negotiation could begin.
Mr. Abu Mazen opposed Yasser Arafat on the way the Israelis should be fought. His premise, which he expressed already ten years ago, was that, “It would be a mistake to deal with the Israelis through violence and violent uprisings, such as killing and murder; acts of terrorism will only strengthen them and their refusal to negotiate.”
Luckily for the Palestinians, as well as for the Israelis, the Creator intervened and took Yasser Arafat, this time for good. The Palestinian people, who have been coerced into acts of terrorism and violence by its leaders for the past 33 years, causing poverty, pain and suffering, took the first opportunity to elect not only a new leader, but primarily a new way, which Abu Mazen represents.
Today, two years after his election, Israel and the Palestinian Authority have begun to operate towards the building of trust and mutual aid, in order to obliterate the painful memories of the past and to build a quieter, safer and more prosperous future for both the Palestinian and Israeli people.
Conclusion
Yes, it is certainly possible to defeat terrorism and not only to overcome it.
And if I am not mistaken, this is also the first time in history that the head of a terrorist organization has admitted that the path of terrorism has not led to the accomplishments hoped for, and it should be terminated, even if unilaterally.
How was this accomplished?
Among the reasons for Israel’s tremendous ability to cope with its enemies, we can identify four main sectors, which have aided its strong resilience in the face of the intense and brutal terrorism that Israel has suffered over the past four years.
1.A strong and determined national leader knew how to turn each painful terrorist attack into a means of reinforcing and strengthening the collective resilience.
1.The army, police force (for internal security), Secret Service and organizations assist and take care of those injured, which operate professionally, responsibly and with the highest motivation, which served together as a live defense against terrorism. This was primarily due to the definition of tasks, awarding suitable and appropriate training and tools, as well as public recognition, appreciation and understanding of the necessity of their activities for the defense of the civilian population in Israel.
1.The civilian security arrays: security companies and organizations, which held preliminary training and instruction for their employees, before they were assigned to vital public positions. This sector also took responsibility and often became a live defense line against terrorism and killing.
1.The entire civilian population, many of whom underwent pre-military or military training, and whose level of preparedness alleviated the response to acts of terrorism, both prior, during and afterwards. This sector’s resilience, its support of the leadership and other sectors in command, as well as its belief that the solution of crises is being handled and executed effectively, enabled one and all to find the strength to withstand horrendous terrorist attacks, which often caused Yasser Arafat to believe that he had succeeded in breaking the Israelis’ spirit.
Israel’s secret weapon has, and always will be, the human factor; or, more precisely, the education, training and preparation of Israelis have defeated Palestinian terrorism, and have helped and will continue to help bring true peace to the region.
This analysis was carried out by Mr. Mirza David, Founder and Executive Director of the International Security Academy - Israel, which operates practical training centers for improving and enhancing the mental and physical functions of Protection Management and Personnel.
Yoram David
Technical surveillance expert
International Security Academy- Israel
Homeland Security Training Center
Tel +972 9 9500969 Fax +972 9 9573392
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