Popular Resistance Committees

ألوية صلاح الدين - لجان المقاومة الشعبية

Area Of Operation Gaza Strip, West Bank

Founded 2000

Leader Ayman al-Shashniyeh

Financial Sources Hezbollah, Iran, Donations

Weapons Sources Iran, Hezbollah, Local

Status Active combat

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A terrorist organization operating in the Gaza Strip and serving as the military wing of the Popular Resistance Committees. The organization began operating during the Second Intif...

A terrorist organization operating in the Gaza Strip and serving as the military wing of the Popular Resistance Committees. The organization began operating during the Second Intifada. Its fighters cooperate with Hamas and are part of the joint operations room of the fighting factions in Gaza under Hamas's leadership. The organization is supported and directed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.

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