Final answer:
The Israelites are not a militant Islamist group; rather, they represent the ancient Jewish people or modern citizens of Israel, which is a sovereign nation. The Taliban, Hezbollah, and Hamas are the groups known for militant activities against Western interests. The correct answer is D.
Step-by-step explanation:
The group among the options provided that is not a militant Islamist group in the Middle East willing to use terror against Western nations is d. Israelites. The Israelites historically refer to the ancient Jewish people and in modern context would loosely refer to the citizens of the State of Israel, which is not a militant Islamist organization but a sovereign nation. The other groups listed, such as the Taliban, Hezbollah, and Hamas, are known to engage in militant activities and have been involved in conflicts against Western interests or allies in varying capacities.