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COMMANDER // 1974–2023

Wissam Farhat

PalestinePalestinian Joint Operations Room2 battles1 war

Lifespan

1974 – 2023

19801990200020102020Gaza War · 2023Nahal Oz attack — October 7, 2023 · Palestinian Joint Operations Room · Gaza WarOctober 7 attacks — October 1, 2023 · Hamas · Gaza War

Active service 2023 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 49.

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Wissam Abu Hussein Farhat was a Palestinian militant who was the head of Hamas's Shejaiya Battalion. He was the mastermind behind various attacks such as the Atzmona Attack, the Nahal Oz attack and more.

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Battles (2)

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