TIME TO LABEL TERRORISTS AS TERRORISTS
Language plays a crucial role in shaping perceptions and actions, and one of the most critical areas where clarity is needed is in the labeling of terrorist groups and individuals.
Terrorism, by definition, involves the use of violence or threats to intimidate or coerce societies, often targeting civilians to achieve political, ideological, or religious aims.
However, the reluctance to use the term “terrorist” can undermine international efforts to combat extremism.
When governments or media organizations shy away from calling a spade a spade, they risk downplaying the severity of the threat they are facing, confusing public perception, and enabling the continuation of violence.
By unequivocally identifying pro-terrorist and terrorist groups, the United States can unify its resources, intelligence, and legal frameworks to dismantle these threats.
When pro-Palestinian and pro-Iran groups are recognized as terrorist organizations, it makes it more difficult for them to operate under the guise of political legitimacy. And it ensures moral clarity. Terrorism is an assault on the values of peace, security, and human dignity, and failing to call it out allows these principles to be eroded.
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Pro-Palestinian Group in NYC Vows Support for Armed Resistance Against U.S., Israel “Our rifles will be pointed at the U.S. government and the Zionist entity,” declared the speaker at a recent pro-Palestinian rally in New York, as he described American “imperialists” as the “number one terrorists,” and expressed solidarity with Hezbollah, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization, Iran, and other members of the “Axis of Resistance.” The pro-Palestinian Bronx Anti-War Coalition, a self-described “working-class, BIPOC-led, anti-imperialist” group, organized a rally on Sunday in New York City’s Union Square to express solidarity with the “Axis of Resistance,” which the group identified as Hezbollah, Iran, Syria, Yemen, and the Iraqi “resistance.” At the event, a speaker donning a keffiyeh issued sharp proclamations, including: “Stop pointing fingers at each other. Our fingers, our pens, our rifles will be pointed at the U.S. government, the Zionist entity, and nobody else.” The rally featured chants repeated by the crowd, calling out “U.S. imperialists” as the “number one terrorists” and voicing unity with regional terror movements. Participants were seen waving flags representing the Palestinians; Iran, the leading state sponsor of terror; Iraq, where Iranian-backed militias hold significant influence; Lebanon, home to Hezbollah; Syria under Assad’s regime, notorious for brutal crackdowns during its civil war; and Yemen, where the Houthi rebels align with Iran. These were seen alongside Hezbollah’s yellow flag, a known emblem of armed resistance and Islamic terror. Hezbollah, which has actively sought to expand its influence beyond the Middle East, is designated a terrorist organization by more than a dozen countries and international entities, including major Western nations, members of the European Union, and most Arab League member states, due to its involvement in terrorist activities against American, French, Israeli, and other targets. Former President Donald Trump has denounced Hezbollah, stating, “No terrorist group other than al-Qaeda has more American blood on its hands.” Meanwhile, Arkansas Republican Sen. Tom Cotton has called for the elimination of “all of Hezbollah’s leadership” while insisting that the United States “should let Israel win” against Tehran’s key terrorist proxy in the region. The event also emphasized anti-sectarianism, with the speaker urging the crowd to “rise above religious differences” and focus on a shared cause.
The “anti-capitalism” Bronx Anti-War Coalition amplified their message on social media, sharing a video of Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida denouncing sectarianism, as well as a speech by Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassam streamed from Iran’s Press TV. <Source> |
Bottom line…
The honest labeling of terrorists is not just about political power semantics—it’s about taking a firm stand against violence and making clear that such acts will not be tolerated, regardless of the perpetrators’ motives or affiliations.
It’s time for a more resolute approach to confronting terrorism in all its forms. Labeling an entity as a “terrorist” is not merely a political tool but a moral and strategic necessity for national security and global peace.
We are so screwed.
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