What was the motive behind the first attack on the WTC in 1993? A a. Retaliation to the attack on the World Trade Centre B b. U.S support in Afghanistan C c. U.S support to Israel's oppression of the Palestinian people D d. U.S support in Iraq

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What was the motive behind the first attack on the WTC in 1993? A a. Retaliation to the attack on the World Trade Centre B b. U.S support in Afghanistan C c. U.S support to Israel's oppression of the Palestinian people D d. U.S support in Iraq

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The correct answer is:**C. U.S support to Israel's oppression of the Palestinian people**### Explanation:The 1993 World Trade Center bombing was carried out by a group of terrorists, including Ramzi Yousef, who sought to punish the United States for its foreign policies in the Middle East. Specifically, they cited U.S. support for Israel and its treatment of Palestinians as one of their primary motives. The attackers aimed to send a message by targeting a symbol of American economic power, intending to cause mass casualties and widespread destruction.

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What was the motive behind the first attack on the WTC in 1993? A a. Retaliation to the attack on the World Trade Centre B b. U.S support in Afghanistan C c. U.S support to Israel's oppression of the Palestinian people D d. U.S support in Iraq

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