Khalil al-Rahman Brigade
| Khalil al-Rahman Brigade | |
|---|---|
| كتيبة خليل الرحمن | |
| Active regions | Hebron, West Bank |
| Notable attacks | 2024 Ra'anana attack |
| Part of | Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades |
| Allies | Hamas[1][2] |
| Opponents | Israel |
| Battles and wars | |
The Khalil al-Rahman Brigade or Khalil al-Rahman Battalion (Arabic: كتيبة خليل الرحمن, romanized: Katibat Khalil al-Rahman), is a Palestinian militia in the West Bank. According to MEMRI, the group exists as the Hebron (Al-Khalil) branch of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades.[3]
Attacks
The Khalil al-Rahman Brigade claimed responsibility for the Ra'anana attack of 15 January 2024, a combined vehicle-ramming and stabbing attack targeting Israelis that resulted in two deaths and 18 injuries.[1][4] The two attackers, Ahmed Zidat and Mahmoud Zidad, were arrested.[5]
On 1 September 2024, during an Israeli military operation in the West Bank, the Khalil al-Rahman Brigade carried out a shooting attack on the Tarqumiyah checkpoint, south of Hebron, that killed three Israeli police officers. Hamas praised the attack as a “natural response” to the war in Gaza.[2] Mohannad Mohammad Mahmoud Al-Asoud, who was allegedly one of the participating militants, was assassinated by Israeli forces at his home in Hebron the next day.[6]
References
- ^ a b "عملية تهز أمن تل أبيب و كتيبة خليل الرحمن تعلن مسؤوليتها | البوابة". Al Bawaba (in Arabic). 15 January 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-21.
- ^ a b "Israeli officers killed in West Bank shooting amid deadly Jenin raids". Al Jazeera. 1 September 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-21.
- ^ "Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades In Hebron Threatens Suicide Attacks Across Israel". MEMRI. 6 November 2023. Retrieved 2025-09-21.
- ^ "LIVEBLOG: 8 terrorists eliminated, 15 arrested in 35-hour anti-terrorism operation in Tulkarm; Eilat rocket alert result of misidentification". Israel Hayom. 18 January 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-21.
- ^ "One killed, 17 wounded in Israel car-ramming attacks". Al Jazeera. 15 January 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-21.
- ^ Salam, Ali (2024-09-02). "Israeli Forces Assassinate a Palestinian in Hebron". IMEMC. Retrieved 2025-09-21.