Hamas
| Center of Gravity | Palestine1 | ||
 | Scope | Regional | |
| Area of Operation | Israel, Syria, Lebanon, Iran1 | ||
| Goal | Create Islamic Palestinian state in Israel | ||
| Status | Active | |
| Status | Designated Terrorist Organization | ||
 | Supporters | 10,000s1 | |
| Alias(es) | Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya1, Islamic Resistance Movement1, Izz al-Din al Qassam Battalions1, Izz al-Din al Qassam Brigades1, Izz al-Din al Qassam Forces1, Izz al-Din al-Qassim Battalions1, Izz al-Din al-Qassim Brigades1, Izz al-Din al-Qassim Forces1, Students of Ayyash1, Yahya Ayyash Units1 | |
| Formed | Late 1987 | ||
| Narrative and Notes (Reliable) | Formed as an outgrowth of Muslim Brotherhood. Has a political wing that is somewhat distinct from military wing. Curtails or expands operations as political situation changes. Primarily funded by Palestinian expatriates and private donors in Saudi Arabia and elsewhere. Some support from Iran. | |
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| 1U.S. State Department. 'Country Reports on Terrorism.' 2005. | |||
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