How was the first terrorist organization in human history born?

Before the terrifying raging of terrorism now, do you wonder: Where is the origin of terrorism?

Zealots - The world's first terrorist group

The Zealots are said to be a sect founded by the Palestinians in the 1st century AD, in the name of bringing the people to freedom. At this time, the country of Palestine was ruled by the Roman Empire.

The first terrorist organization in the world was born in the 1st century.

Zealots' operational goals combine political and religious issues. This organization both wanted to 'regain the country's independence from Rome', and at the same time tried to impose on the strict religious society of their own making.

Why is Zealots a terrorist organization?

Zealots is considered the earliest systematic trained terrorist organization. But why?

That's because of the way this organization works. Zealots began with humanistic statements but waged armed war in guerilla form, including fighting in the cities, causing innocent people to spread a lot just to achieve their goals. about politics and religion.

Armed wars happen all the time.

However, Zealots's target was not only at the rulers but also at the Jewish people who supported the government. This organization considers them to be traitors to the Fatherland, who do not have enough moral awareness and often end up. cutting the throat.

In particular, Zealots often punished civilians by using daggers to slit the throats of their criminals in public, thereby spreading fear among the enemy's ranks. Those are the acts of a terrorist organization.

Innocent people are also affected.

The terrorist strategy of killing people in public places not only achieves the desired effect in intimidating the enemy, but also exerts a profound psychological impact by creating a sense of vulnerability in the population.

In addition, Zealots expands its reach through propaganda. To carry out this last strategy, the organization often launched attacks against the Romans in numbers many times their own, demonstrating a willingness to face the enemy despite the danger of annihilation. very big.

 Zealots often conducted raids against the Romans.

The Zealots' willingness to risk their lives against the Roman government made Zealots attractive to many people who applied to join - much like terrorist organizations today. Zealots supporters consider it to be a heroic organization fighting against imperialism, especially among the lower and younger classes.

And the disbandment of the Zealots.

The Zealots' rebellions then ceased to be guerrilla attacks, but became more public. At one point, this sect even captured Jerusalem - which is considered a holy place for the Jews.

But when it came to light, the Zealots were no longer an opponent of the Roman army - the strongest army at that time. By the year 70, when besieged at Masada fortress, all the leaders of the Zealots committed suicide - marking the end of the first terrorist organization in human history.

 Once out into the light, Zealots was no longer an opponent of the Roman army.

However, the Zealots influenced many other terrorist organizations later on. They also use war force to convey a sense of humiliation to the masses, make them indignantly participate, and then realize the dark sides of the organization but there is no way back.

According to the United Nations, terrorism is destructive activities committed by individuals or organizations.

Terrorists often use words, images or videos of their killings to threaten, panic, and terrorize society and the community, to achieve political or religious ends.