In the Beginning of This Chapter, It Is Noted That

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Essay

In the beginning of this chapter, it is noted that many in the region viewed Hizbullah and Hamas as local resistance movements with legitimate grievances in their home territories of Lebanon and Palestine, respectively. This, in contrast to international terrorist networks like al-Qa‛ida. But the George. W. Bush administration nonetheless emphasized their sameness through the single prism of the US's "War on Terrorism.:" Using examples from the text to support your answer, explain why you agree or disagree with lumping Hamas and/or Hizbullah into the same categorization of terrorism as the international groups al-Qa‛ida and ISIS.

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Definitions:

Final Disposition

The ultimate method chosen for disposing of a deceased person's remains, including burial, cremation, or other practices.

Survivors

Individuals who continue to live after experiencing a significant event that could have led to death, or those who have outlived a specific person.

Puritan View

A perspective influenced by the Puritans, emphasizing moral and religious rigor, simplicity, and a focus on personal piety.

Puritan Funeral

Funeral practices and customs followed by the Puritans, emphasizing modesty and religious piety, often contrasted with more elaborate ceremonies.