Repost: How Large Are the Palestinian Armed Groups? 89,000 Fighters
This also seems due for a repost.
Islamic Resistance Movement in Palestine or Hamas (Martyr Izz ad-Din Al-Qassam Brigades) 30,000 fighters, but Resistance News Network says it has 40,000. Also has a significant reserve force.
Has forces of unknown size in Lebanon. Large presence in Gaza, and significant presence in the West Bank. Close to Iran.
Palestinian Mujahedin Movement (Mujahedin Brigades) Hundreds of fighters, but Resistance News Network says it has tens of thousands!
This group is extremely secretive and almost nothing is known about it. Has spies in the IDF. 20,000+ fighters. Small presence in the West Bank and Gaza. Fatah split.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad or PIJ (Al-Quds Brigades) 13,000 fighters. Also has a branch in Lebanon and Syria called the Al-Khalil Brigade. Large presence in the West Bank and Gaza. Has spies in the IDF. Close to Iran.
Popular Resistance Committees or PRC (Al-Nasser Salah al-Din Brigades): 5,000 fighters. Fatah split, Islamist. Gaza only. Close to Iran and…
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