ALBAWABA - Palestinian militia leader Hussam Al-Astal was seen in a live video that was shared on Facebook burning the green flag of Hamas.
Hussam Al-Astal, who founded an armed militia called the "Anti-Terrorism Strike Force" in 2024, said, referring to Hamas, "Your days are over forever and in history".
The clip started when Al-Astal was seen holding a green flag and started his speech saying, "AsSalamu Alaikum, and to Hamas liars. I challenge you, if, as you said, you caught five fighters or weapons, I dare you to share what you did via the media."
Hussam Al-Astal, leader of the "Anti-Terrorism Strike Force" militia that appeared in Gaza in 2024 and is a supporter of Israel against Hamas. (Facebook)
He added, "You are liars, and your lies are over; all that you said is wrong. Hamas has collapsed, forever, and in history."
Another person is seen pouring flammable liquid on the flag, and then Hussam Al-Astal took his lighter and set the flag ablaze.
What are the four armed militias in Gaza?
1. Yasser Abu Shabab's group, also known as "People's Army".
2. The "Anti-Terrorism Strike Force," founded by Hussam Al-Astal in August 2024.
3. Rami Halas' group carried out operations in the eastern Gaza City area in the Shujaiya and Tuffah neighborhoods
4. The last group is led by Ashraf Al-Mansi and was formed last September, and it works side by side with Yasser Abu Shabab's group in southern Rafah.
