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OK, but terrorism is most certainly not a neutral term.
Especially for the US that word is used to demonise people.
Literally the worst thing on earth. Nobody is supposed to sympathise with them.
A reason why they and Isntreal often use it.
So you definitely shouldn't.
The definition " the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims" does not apply to Hamas.
Only that their aim, living in their own country can be seen as political.
If anything, the US/Isntreal military ticks all the boxes.
I'd say it is political. As much as any other human rights are.
Amen
I agree it isn't in the cultural zeitgeist. But I'm genuinely trying to argue that it kinda should be.
e.g. the IRA were based terrorists.
Is it partly because it involves targeting civilians? Of course.
Is it because it can be effective in the context of asymmetric warfare? I'd say probably.