Army of Islam
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group name
Jaish al-Islam -- Army of Islam (AOI). Also known as the Tawhid and Jihad Brigades, the Holy Jihad Brigades or Al-Qaida in Palestine.
This should not be confused with a Syrian rebel coalition group also known as the Army of Islam. The Gaza-based AOI may be a part of the Army of the Islamic State, which is affiliated with ISIS.
location
Gaza Strip and Palestinian territories. The Dughmush clan, which is linked to the group, has a stronghold in the Sabra district of Gaza City.
stated purpose
AOI began as a...
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