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Islamic Resistance Movement
حركة المقاومة الإسلامية
Chairman of the Political BureauIsmail Haniyeh X
Deputy ChairmanSaleh al-Arouri X
Leader in the Gaza StripYahya Sinwar
Military commanderMohammed Deif X[a]
Deputy military commanderMarwan Issa X
Founder
... and others
FoundedDecember 10, 1987 (1987-12-10)
Split fromMuslim Brotherhood (disputed)
HeadquartersGaza City, Gaza Strip
Military wingIzz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades
Ideology
ReligionSunni Islam
Political allianceAlliance of Palestinian Forces
Colours  Green
Palestinian Legislative Council
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Flag of Hamas
Flag of Hamas
Hamas
Dates of operation1987–present
HeadquartersGaza City, Gaza Strip
Size40,000[21]
AlliesState allies:

Non-state allies: