Arab convention definition of terrorism?

The Arab Convention for the Suppression of Terrorism, adopted in 1998, defines terrorism as any act or threat of violence, whatever its motives or purposes, that is intended to create a state of terror in the general public, to cause damage to public or private property, or to disrupt the normal functioning of society. This definition includes acts committed by individuals, groups, or states, and it emphasizes the need for international cooperation in combating terrorism.