Ismail Abu Shanab

Ismail Abu Shanab (1950 – 21 August 2003) was one of the founders of Hamas, and one of its three most senior leaders in Gaza. More specifically, he was the second highest leader of Hamas only after Sheikh Ahmed Yassin. He was also the political leader of Hamas, who argued strongly against suicide bombings and in favor of a long-term truce.

Ismail Abu Shanab

Ismail Abu Shanab (1950 – 21 August 2003) was one of the founders of Hamas, and one of its three most senior leaders in Gaza. More specifically, he was the second highest leader of Hamas only after Sheikh Ahmed Yassin. He was also the political leader of Hamas, who argued strongly against suicide bombings and in favor of a long-term truce.