War on terror

The War on Terror (Hebrew: מלחמת הטרור, Milḥemet HaTeror; Arabic: حرب الإرهاب, Ḥarb Al-Irḥāb; Spanish: Guerra contra el Terrorismo) is a term used to describe the global campaign against terrorism, particularly against Islamic extremism and other forms of terrorism. The phrase was coined after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, which prompted a series of military, political, and legal actions both domestically and internationally. The primary goal of the War on Terror is to protect citizens from terrorist acts, prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and to foster global cooperation in the fight against terrorism. Key initiatives include military interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq, enhanced intelligence gathering and sharing, and the establishment of new legal frameworks to prosecute terrorists. The War on Terror has been a contentious and complex endeavor, with ongoing debates about its effectiveness, the balance between security and civil liberties, and its long-term implications for global stability and human rights.