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| The '''Batar''' (]: البتار) rocket launcher is a weapon developed by the ], the military wing of Palestinian militant group ] during the ]. The weapon was reportedly created and produced in clandestine workshops in the ] under the direction of ] until his assassination by Israel. | The '''Batar''' (]: البتار) rocket launcher is a weapon developed by the ], the military wing of Palestinian militant group ] during the ]. The weapon was reportedly created and produced in clandestine workshops in the ] under the direction of ] until his assassination by Israel. | ||
| The name derives from a sword belonging to the Prophet ] with that name. | The name derives from a sword belonging to the Prophet ] with that name. | ||
| The Batar consists of a simple launch tube supported by a tripod and firing a projectile of unknown anti-tank or anti-personal capabilities. The rear of the rocket is connected to a wire, which allows Hamas militants to fire the projectile from a safe distance. | The Batar consists of a simple launch tube supported by a tripod and firing a projectile of unknown anti-tank or anti-personal capabilities. The rear of the rocket is connected to a wire, which allows Hamas militants to fire the projectile from a safe distance. | ||
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- For other uses of the term Batar, please see Batar (disambiguation)
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The Batar (Arabic: البتار) rocket launcher is a weapon developed by the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Palestinian militant group Hamas during the Al-Aqsa intifada. The weapon was reportedly created and produced in clandestine workshops in the Gaza strip under the direction of Adnan al-Ghoul until his assassination by Israel.
The name derives from a sword belonging to the Prophet Muhammad with that name.
The Batar consists of a simple launch tube supported by a tripod and firing a projectile of unknown anti-tank or anti-personal capabilities. The rear of the rocket is connected to a wire, which allows Hamas militants to fire the projectile from a safe distance.
However, the al-Batar has proved to be ineffective against Israeli armor.
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