Al-Qassam Brigades - Wikipedia
WEBHamas established its military unit, the Qassam Brigades, in 1992 to support its objective of armed resistance against Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. The name is inspired by Syrian freedom fighter Ezzedine al-Qassam, who struggled against European colonisers in the Levant.
The Order of Battle of Hamas’ Izz al Din al Qassem Brigades Part 2
WEBDec 22, 2023 · Hamas has replaced at least one battalion commander killed by the IDF during the current operations within about two weeks. This report presents the order of battle (ORBAT) of the al Qassem Brigades at the brigade and the battalion level.
How Is Hamas Organized? - The Wall Street Journal
WEBOct 20, 2023 · Israel’s offensive in the Gaza Strip is aimed at the elimination of Hamas, an organization with political and social-welfare arms as well as a military wing, the Izz ad-Dine al-Qassam...
What is Hamas’s armed wing, the Qassam Brigades? - Al Jazeera
WEBOct 26, 2023 · Hamas established its military unit, the Qassam Brigades, in 1992 to support its objective of armed resistance against Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.
The Evolution of Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ Military Wing: An …
WEBJul 14, 2024 · This analysis explores the evolution of Hamas’ military wing, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, from its inception in 1992 to its current status as a formidable military force in the...
Hamas: Who are the Qassam Brigades? – DW – 11/01/2023
WEBNov 1, 2023 · The Qassam Brigades are the military arm of Hamas in Gaza. They play a significant role in the Hamas attacks on Israel and in the current fighting.
National Counterterrorism Center | Groups - DNI
WEBHAMAS’ strength is concentrated in the Gaza Strip and areas of the West Bank. HAMAS has a military wing known as the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades that has conducted many anti-Israel attacks in both Israel and the Palestinian territories since the 1990s.
HAMAS | New Jersey OHSP
WEBThe U.S. Department of State designated HAMAS as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO) in 1997 after its armed element, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigade, began conducting attacks against Israeli civilians in pursuit of its goal to establish a Palestinian state.
WEBAbstract: This study traces the evolution of Hamas's military activities from its launch in 1987 to the development of its military wing (the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades) after 1992, drawing on the memoirs and testimonies of the movement's political and military leaders in Palestine and on available data regarding military confrontations with ...
The Road to October 7: Hamas’ Long Game, Clarified
WEBHamas emphasizes its campaign of radicalization targeting Palestinian youth. In 2010, on its Al-Qassam Brigades website in English, Hamas announced that it operated 800 youth summer camps, reaching over 100,000 male and female students.