Hamas

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

Founded: 1987

Leader: Yahya Sinwar (Killed)

Command:

Shura Council (Hamas)

Financial Sources: Taxes, Iran, Donations

Weapons Sources: Local, Iran

Status: Active combat

Details:

A Palestinian Sunni fundamentalist Islamic terrorist organization and movement established in 1987. The movement is involved in political, diplomatic, and military activities. The...

A Palestinian Sunni fundamentalist Islamic terrorist organization and movement established in 1987. The movement is involved in political, diplomatic, and military activities. The military wing of the movement, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, operates in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. The organization is considered the most powerful and influential Palestinian faction in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

Sources:

News sources in Hebrew, Arabic, and English.

حماس