Palestinian Political Violence - Palestinian Groups Involved in Political Violence

Palestinian Groups Involved in Political Violence

  • Hamas
    • Founded in 1987 by Ahmed Yassin and Mohammad Taha as an outgrowth of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas' goal is the establishment of a Palestinian state.
    • Armed wing is the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades; the sole target of its suicide bombings and missile attacks is Israel.
    • Took part in 2006 elections and won. After the 2007 Battle of Gaza the Hamas government was disbanded by Mahmoud Abbas but remained de facto rulers of the Gaza Strip.
    • Currently led by Khaled Mashaal and Ismail Haniyeh
  • Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) (founded 1970s)
    • Formed by Fathi Shaqaqi as a branch of Egyptian Islamic Jihad
    • Goal is the destruction of the state of Israel and replacement with an Islamist state
    • Armed wing is the Al-Quds Brigades (Jerusalem brigades)
    • Currently led by Ramadan Shallah, the Secretary General and Abd Al Aziz Awda
  • The Popular Resistance Committees
    • Islamist
    • Founded in 2000 by Jamal Abu Samhadana who led the group until he was killed in 2006.
    • Hamas linked group, based in the Gaza Strip
  • Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) (founded June 1964)
    • Formed as the political representation of the Palestinian people
    • Currently led by Mahmoud Abbas

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