Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades
The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades also known as Al Qassam Brigades is the military wing of the Palestinian organization Hamas. They operate in the Gaza Strip and are responsible for various military activities, including rocket attacks against Israel. The group was founded in the late 1980s and is named after Izz ad-Din al-Qassam, a Syrian preacher and nationalist leader who played a role in the Arab anti-colonial struggle in the early 20th century. The Brigades have been involved in conflicts with Israel.