An in-depth look at Aden al-Kassam, a Syrian preacher and militant who influenced resistance movements in Libya and Palestine, shedding light on the formation of Hamas's military wing named after him. The chapter discusses the diverse landscape of Islamist politics and its historical significance during the mandate period.
Featuring Abdel Razzaq Takriti, this is the second episode of Thawra (Revolution), our rolling mini-series on Arab radicalism in the 20th century. Today’s installment lays out early 20th-century anti-colonialism: from the Iraqi, Syrian, and Palestinian Great Revolts, to the birth of Arab nationalism, Islamic resistance, Ba'athism, and communism.
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