Abdul al-Qadir al-Husseini Brigades
Palestinian Militant group
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The Abdul al-Qadir al-Husseini Brigades (Arabic: كتائب الشهيد عبد القادر الحسيني, romanized: kataib eabd alqadir alhusayni), named after Abdul Qadir al-Husayni, is a Fatah-aligned militant group in the Gaza Strip. The group has a relationship with the Al-Quds Brigades and the Al-Nasser Salah al-Deen Brigades.[4]
| Abdul al-Qadir al-Husseini Brigades | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Abu Suhaib Zaqout[1][2] |
| Dates of operation | 2012–present |
| Split from |  Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades |
| Country |  Palestine |
| Allegiance |  Fatah (until 2023)[3] |
| Active regions | Gaza Strip |
| Ideology | Palestinian nationalism Socialism[4] |
| Size | 700 – 1000 fighters[4] |
| Part of | Palestinian Joint Operations Room[1] |
| Allies |  Al-Quds Brigades[4] Nasser Salah al-Din Brigades National Resistance Brigades[5] |
| Opponents |  Israel Palestinian Authority |
| Battles and wars | |
| Designated as a terrorist group by |  United States[6] |
History
Foundation
After Hamas outlawed Fatah's activities in the Gaza Strip in 2007, cofounders of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades founded the Abdul al-Qadir al-Husseini Brigades in 2012. Hamas allowed the organization to function without giving it explicit permission.[4]
Activities
The group participated in the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis, with two splinter groups from Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades.[7]
Gaza war
During the Gaza war they have fought the IDF, the group, along with the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement fired rockets, and targeted Israeli forces in Netzarim Corridor.[8]
On September 28, 2024, the group detonated an Improvised explosive device targeting an armored personnel carrier in Rafah.[9]
On October 3, 2025, the group launched mortar shells at an Israeli command post.[10]