Ahmad Yassin
Founder of Hamas, influential in Palestinian resistance movement.
Date of Birth:
1936
Al Joura, Askalan, Palestine
Place of Birth:
Why Featured?
Ahmad Yassin was a pivotal figure in the Palestinian struggle against Israeli occupation. He founded Hamas, introducing a strong religious dimension to the Palestinian resistance. His leadership in Hamas significantly impacted the dynamics of the Palestinian resistance.
Brief bio
Ahmad Yassin, born in Al Joura, became a central figure in the Palestinian resistance movement. Despite being a quadriplegic due to an accident, he actively participated in shaping the political landscape of Palestine. As the founder of Hamas, Yassin played a dual role in organizing both militant activities against Israeli occupation and educational and welfare activities for Palestinians. His imprisonment and later release added to his status as a symbol of resistance.
Major Milestones
Contributions
1948: Forcibly displacement to Shati refugee camp in the Gaza Strip due to the Israeli occupation.
1952: Paralyzed from a neck injury, confining him to a wheelchair.
1987: Founded Hamas during the first Palestinian Intifada.
1989: Convicted and imprisoned for involvement in a plot against collaborators with the occupation.
1997: Released from Israeli prison, further enhancing his status as a resistance symbol.
Founding and leading Hamas, a major player in Palestinian resistance...See More
Integrating Islamic principles into the Palestinian national struggle...See More
Shaping the resistance approach through both militant and welfare activities...See More
Influencing the Palestinian resistance approach against Israeli occupation.
Contributing to the ideological shift in the Palestinian resistance towards a blend of nationalism and Islamism.
Date of Last Update:
January 7, 2025
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