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Tulkarm Brigade
The Tulkarm Brigade or Tulkarm Battalion () is a Palestinian militias in the West Bank, Palestinian militant group in the West Bank which is affiliated with various Palestinian political factions. The Tulkarm Brigade appeared first in March 2022 in the Palestinian city of Tulkarm in the West Bank, and is based in the city of Tulkarm and its camps. The battalion was established in late 2021 as a group for the Al-Quds Brigades, although it became independent in March 2022 with its founder Saif Abu Labdeh. Many fighters from Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades joined this group, and in early 2023 many Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades members joined the battalion under the name "Rapid Response Group" founded by Amir Abu Khadijeh. Activities On 30 May 2023, the group killed a 32-year-old illegal Israeli settler near the Hermesh settlement. On 5 October 2023, the group clashed with Israeli forces attacking Tulkarm, resulting in five injuries, including three seriously injured. On 19 October 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amir Abu Khadijeh
Amir Imad Amin Abu Khadijeh (; January 13, 1999 – March 23, 2023) was a Palestinian militant and former leader of the Tulkarm Brigade. He was from the city of Tulkarm. According to Israeli sources, Khadijeh, who was involved in multiple shooting incidents towards civilians in the area and security forces operating at the Tanim checkpoint, was located and targeted by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), Border Police Anti-Terrorism units, following intelligence gathered by the Shin Bet. The operation took place in a village near Tulkarm. As the forces surrounded the house where Abu Khadijeh was hiding, he attempted to shoot at undercover Border Police officers from a window but was shot and wounded. The forces entered the apartment, and Abu Khadijeh, attempting to shoot again, was killed. During the operation, an M16 rifle and other combat equipment were seized, and his vehicle was confiscated. A key accomplice who was with the suspect in the apartment surrendered to the forces, was arr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |