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| Hamza Abu al-Haija | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1991 or 1992 |
| Died | (aged 22) Jenin, West Bank |
| Cause of death | IDF attack |
| Other names | "Hamzi" |
| Military career | |
| Branch | Al-Qassam Brigades |
| Rank | Commander |
Hamza Abu al-Haija (also "Hamzi"; 1991 or 1992 – 22 March 2014) was an Al-Qassam Brigades commander killed by Israel Defense Forces.
Biography
In 1991 or 1992, Hamza Abu al-Haija was born the youngest son of Asmaa and sheikh Jamal Abu al-Haija. By June 2003, both of al-Haija's parents and three brothers were in Israeli jail.
As an adult, al-Haija was a commander in the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, wanted by Israeli authorities for "shooting and bombing attacks as well as planning future attacks". On 18 December, al-Haija escaped an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) raid on his home in the Jenin, West Bank refugee camp, though his friend Nafaa Saidi was killed by soldiers. It was around 3:00 A.M. on 22 March 2014 (UTC+02:00) when the IDF caught up with him in-camp, and after the Hamas leader exhausted his ammunition, the 22-year-old was killed by the IDF.
References
- ^ Levy, Gideon (23 March 2014). "The Story Behind the Wanted Hamas Man in Jenin". Haaretz. Archived from the original on 11 November 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
I first met Hamzi in June 2003 when he was 11 and both his parents were in jail; two weeks ago when I saw him again, he didn't seem like a wanted fugitive. He was killed in Jenin Saturday.
- ^ Robbins, Annie (23 March 2014). "Bloodbath in Jenin". Mondoweiss. Archived from the original on 22 September 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2021.