General Staff of Hamas

عز الدين القسام - هيئة الأركان للذراع العسكري

Area Of Operation: Gaza Strip, West Bank, Israel, Lebanon

Founded: 1991

Leader: Muhammad Deif (Killed)

Command:

Shura Council (Hamas)

Financial Sources: Local, Iran

Weapons Sources: Local, Iran

Status: Active combat

Details:

The General Staff of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades includes the senior leadership of Hamas' military wing. The staff members include the leader of the military wing and his dep...

The General Staff of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades includes the senior leadership of Hamas' military wing. The staff members include the leader of the military wing and his deputy, commanders of the various brigades, and heads of divisions. The staff is responsible for managing military warfare against Israel and for carrying out terror and guerrilla activities. Hamas' military wing was established in 1991, and it is the strongest and most influential armed force in the Palestinian arena.

Sources:

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