Irgun Zvai Leumi: The Jewish Terrorist Element of the Arab-Israeli Conflict

There is a broad variety of literature that examines the moral, psychological, and sociological aspects of terrorism. Current terrorist organizations from all over the world tend to adopt the tactics and techniques of past successful terrorist organizations. One past successful organization was the IRGUN ZVAI LEUMI, the Jewish terrorist element of the pre-1949 Zionist movement. This project provides an historical assessment 1895-1948 of the development and effectiveness of the Irgun during the struggle for an independent Jewish state. The Irguns methodology, tactics and leadership are contrasted to todays Palestine Liberation Organization. Also the Irguns impact on future terrorist organizations is approached.