Al-Quds Brigades
Al-Quds Brigades: The Military Wing of Islamic Jihad
Founded in the early 1980s, the PIJ is a separate entity from Hamas, although both groups share the overarching objective of establishing an independent Palestinian state and resisting Israeli occupation.
Historical Context:
Origins: The Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the parent organization of the Al-Quds Brigades, was established in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It drew inspiration from the Islamic Revolution in Iran and positioned itself as a more radical alternative to the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO).
Separation from Hamas: While PIJ shares some ideological similarities with Hamas, the two are distinct entities. PIJ is exclusively a resistance group, without the same level of political involvement that Hamas has in Palestinian governance.
Operational Role:
Rocket Capabilities: Over the years, the brigades have developed and procured a variety of rockets that they've used in conflicts with Israel.
Tunnels: Like Hamas, PIJ, through the Al-Quds Brigades, has also invested in tunnel construction for both defensive and offensive operations.
Current Dynamics:
As with all factions in the Palestinian territories, the role and influence of the Al-Quds Brigades are subject to the constantly shifting political and military dynamics in the region. While its primary focus remains resistance against Israeli forces, the group also has to navigate its relations with other Palestinian factions and the broader geopolitics of the Middle East.
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Al-Quds Brigades
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The Al-Quds Brigades, also known as Saraya al-Quds, is the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ)
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