Who they are
Palestinian Islamist movement; military wing Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades. Took Gaza from PA in 2007.
What they did to Israel
7 Oct 2023: cross-border attack — ~1,200 Israelis killed, hundreds taken hostage (Israeli govt commissions). Thousands of rockets fired over years. Suicide bombings in 1990s–2000s. Refuses to recognize Israel.
Stated goals
1988 charter (revised rhetoric since) called for Israel's destruction; leaders vowed repeat of 7 Oct.
Legal designation
Terror organization: US, EU, UK, Israel, others.
Sources
- Israel MFA· MFA · Verified
- IDF· IDF · Reported
- UN OCHA· UN OCHA · Verified