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Sheikh Izz-Al-Din Al-Qassam
Ladeqiah, Syria, Palestine
(1982-1935)
Sheikh Izz-Al-Din Al-Qassam - Preached Jihad and revolution against both the British and the Zionists; leader of the first Palestinian guerilla group.
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Izz-Al-Din Al-Qassam

Born in Ladeqiya, Syria; Muslim preacher, religious teacher and social reformer with residence in Haifa; Muslim Brotherhood member; preached Jihad (holy war) and revolution against both the British and the Zionists;

Organiser and leader of the first Palestinian guerilla group, acting against British security forces while preaching in Hebron;

Killed in action (1st Palestinian guerilla act) against British forces on November 19, 1935; his martyrdom triggered the Great Revolt of 1936-39; today, the armed wing of the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, is named after him.

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