Qassam Brigades

The Qassam Brigades are the military wing of Hamas, a Palestinian Islamist political organization governing the Gaza Strip. They are a key player in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and are considered a terrorist organization by Israel and other countries. Recent news highlights their continued involvement in the conflict despite ceasefire efforts. They are newsworthy due to ongoing Israeli military actions targeting their members and infrastructure within Gaza. Recent events include the killing of a senior Qassam Brigades commander, Raed Saad, in an Israeli strike, an event Hamas claims violates the existing truce. These actions and the ongoing search for the remains of an Israeli soldier demonstrate the fragility of the ceasefire and the continued relevance of the Qassam Brigades in the region. The group's activities and the response from Israel significantly impact the humanitarian situation and political stability in Gaza.