The idea of ​​committing suicide for a cause is unimaginable to most people; however, for some people it is a heroic act. Young men, women and even children have committed suicide by adopting this fatalistic practice. Suicide bombers truly define the meaning of the word terror. This phenomenon is far from being new in the world, during the Second World War; Japanese pilots known as kamikazes intentionally committed suicide by crashing their planes into American warships in a last-minute effort to avoid losing the war. Similarly, suicide bombers strap their bodies with explosives and blow themselves up in crowds, in hotels, markets and embassies around the world. It is alarming that many people are willing and determined to carry out such missions. The driving force behind suicide bombers is not based solely on religion; in fact, it has just as much to do with revenge, humiliation and indoctrination. In some cases, suicide bombers decide to undertake such actions as an act of revenge. Paul J. Smith, author of “The Terrorism Ahead,” notes that revenge is the driving force behind some suicide attacks in direct response to an event, such as the death of a family member (142). In the Middle East, this scene plays out daily. On May 19, 2003, Hiba Daragmeh blew herself up at the Amaquim mall in Alfula, Israel, in retaliation for her brother's imprisonment in Israel (Smith 142). The ageless land conflict between Israel and the Palestinians has claimed many lives on both sides. A suicide bomber detonates a bomb on Israeli territory and kills Israeli civilians. Israel retaliates and attacks suspected terrorist towns during these skirmishes. Innocent Palestinians and Israelis are being killed, fueling mutual thirst for revenge...... middle of paper ......ned. The manager's job is to prepare the bomber for a test attack and anticipate any potential disruptions that might hamper the plan (68). Once the suicide bomber completes his mission, the suicide bomber's family receives compensation and becomes a celebrity in the community. The reasons behind suicide attacks are many and varied. Many factors come into play, such as retaliation, degradation and propaganda. Terrorist groups justify this action as the only way to respond, because they may not have sophisticated weapons or armies. The fact remains that there are constantly new candidates to replace each suicidal mission, forcing terrorist groups to believe that it is the right action to take. Additionally, the fear, terror and death caused by suicide attacks can devastate people psychologically and alter social life...