Offensive Counter-Terrorism: Lessons from Israel
Abstract
Security forces around the world use offensive counterterrorism tactics against specific terrorist targets. These actions are initiated by security forces against specific terrorist targets and are launched in the areas where terrorists inhabit and operate. Government policies to deter terrorism and disrupt the operations of terror organizations can be effective but may also have a boomerang effect. That is, harsh measures of counterterrorism may backfire by fostering hatred and attempts to exact revenge. This chapter surveys and evaluates the use and effectiveness of offensive counterterrorism tactics, focusing on the actions of the Israeli security forces.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Terrorism
Counterterrorism
and Political Violence
Military History and Strategy
Politics and Conflicts in Afghanistan
Pakistan
and Middle East
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cambridge University Press eBooks
- Pages
- 612–629
- Publication date
- 8 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter