Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigade Fighters, Child Recruits Emerge to Claim Leadership in Gaza | Watch

Appearance of fighters on the streets is aimed to demonstrate strength to Israel, rivals in the Palestinian Authority and residents of Gaza

By: Ahmed al-Salam/The Media Line – Ynetnews; ynetnews.com

A group of fighters from the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, on Sunday, January 19, 2025, emerged from their tunnels beneath the Gaza Strip and made an open appearance on the streets of Deir al-Balah, where they interacted with local children, many of whom are reportedly undergoing training as recruits for the armed group.

Earlier the same day, as the newly agreed-upon ceasefire with Israel took effect, Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigade forces held a public parade in Gaza City showcasing their strength.

During the event, the fighters, traveling in white Toyota pickup trucks, displayed a range of weapons, including locally manufactured missiles, drones, rocket-propelled grenade launchers, and Russian-made Kornet missiles.

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