| ID | 165315 |
| Title Proper | Minimizing Unintended Deaths Enhanced the Effectiveness of Targeted Killing in the Israeli–Palestinian Conflict |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Falk, Ophir ; Hefetz, Amir |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Targeted killing has become a primary counterterrorism measure used by a number of countries in their confrontation with lethal threats. This article focuses on the impact of unintended deaths on the effectiveness of targeted killing. The article evaluates the effectiveness of targeted killings carried out in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict theater that resulted in unintended deaths, compared to the effectiveness of targeted killings where the intended target is the sole person killed. Using multivariate analysis, we demonstrate that targeted killings with unintended deaths were followed by a greater number of suicide bombings and associated casualties compared with targeted killings with no unintended deaths. Based on these findings, nations involved in such conflicts should strive to inflict as few unintended deaths as possible, not only because it is morally right, but also because it is more effective in mitigating terrorism. |
| `In' analytical Note | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 42, No.4-6; Ape-Jun 2019: p.600-616 |
| Key Words | Targeted Killing ; Israeli–Palestinian Conflict |