Definition

Proper noun: * The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades: The military wing of the Palestinian organization Hamas, responsible for armed operations, including rocket attacks and ground engagements, against Israeli targets. It is named after Izz ad-Din al-Qassam, a Syrian preacher and militant who fought against British and French rule in the Levant in the 1930s.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades claimed responsibility for the rocket fire from Gaza.
  • Negotiations involve both the political leadership of Hamas and its military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades.

Advanced Usage

• The group is often referred to in news media and political analysis in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• It is frequently described as a "brigade" or "militant wing" in journalistic and academic writing.

Variants and Related Words

• Al-Qassam Brigades: A common shortened form.
• Qassam Brigades: An even more abbreviated form.
• Hamas's military wing: A descriptive term for the same entity.

Synonyms

• Hamas's military wing
• Al-Qassam Brigades (Note: These are not perfect synonyms but are the most common alternative names for the same organization.)

Related Phrases

• Qassam rocket: A simple, locally-made rocket used by the brigades, named after them.
  • The launch of Qassam rockets into Israeli territory prompted an air response.

Noun

1. the military arm of Hamas responsible for suicide bombings and other attacks on Israel