Zionist Political Violence

Zionist political violence refers to acts of violence committed by Zionists.

Actions were carried out by individuals and Jewish paramilitary groups such as the Irgun, the Lehi, the Haganah and the Palmach as part of a conflict between Zionists, British authorities, and resident Arabs, regarding land, immigration, and Jewish national aspirations.

British soldiers and officials, United Nations personnel, Palestinian Arab fighters and civilians, and Jewish fighters and civilians were targets or victims of these actions. Domestic, commercial, and government property, infrastructure, and material were also attacked.

Read more about Zionist Political Violence:  Main Occurrences, Condemnation As Terrorism, Jewish Public Opinion, Selected Irgun, Haganah and Lehi Attacks

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