Draft:Tulkarm Battalion

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Tulkarem Battalion
Also known as“rapid response battalion ”
FounderAmir Abu Khadija
Foundation2023
HeadquartersTulkarem, West bank, Palestine
IdeologyAnti-zionism
Statusactive
AlliesIzz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades

Lions' Den

Al-Quds Brigades

al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades

Jenin Brigades
OpponentsIsrael, Palestinian National Authority
Battles and warsIsraeli–Palestinian conflict


The Tulkarem battalion, or the Tulkarem bridges ( Arabic: كتيبة طولكرم )، also known as “ the rapid response battalion” ( Arabic: كتيبة الرد السريع) is a palestinian militant group, it was founded in Tulkarem in 2023 by Amir Abu Khadija, the organization is based in the Tulkarem refugee camp, and Nur Shams refugee camp in north of the west bank.



history and background[edit]

the tulkarem battalion believed to be established Nearly a year after new armed formations in jenin and Nablus began emerging in the northern West Bank, The "Tulkarm Brigade" announced via a video message on its Telegram channel that "rapid response groups" had been assembled to respond to Israel's raid in Nablus.[1][2]



Activities[edit]

The Tulkarem Brigades have engaged in armed skirmishes with Israeli forces.[3][4]



Ideology[edit]

as well as other palestinian militant groups in northern west bank, the Tulkarem brigades’s claim that they are “resistance”.[5]




References[edit]

  1. ^ "Tulkarm Brigade will join Lions' Den and the Jenin Brigade in armed resistance against Israel's occupation". newarab news.
  2. ^ "The Resurgence of Armed Groups in the West Bank and Their Connections to Gaza". ACLED.
  3. ^ "Tulkarm Battalion carries out strikes, offensive operations, ambushes, & bombings against Zionist enemy". Saba news.
  4. ^ "Six Palestinians said killed in clashes with IDF soldiers in Tulkarem". The Times of israel.
  5. ^ "Palestinian Authority scurries to stop new West Bank resistance faction: Report". the cradle.