Anti-Hamas Armed Groups in Gaza: Interview with the 'Free Homeland Forces'

In an earlier interview I conducted with anti-Hamas armed group leader Hussam al-Astl, the latter noted a number of anti-Hamas groups operating in various parts of Gaza under Israeli control, including one led by Shauqi Abu Nusayra in the central region of Gaza. This group is known as ‘Quwat al-Watan al-Hurr’ (‘Free Homeland Forces’).

To learn more about Quwat al-Watan al-Hurr, its relationship with Israel, its opposition to Hamas and its vision for Gaza and the Palestinians, I conducted an interview with a source from the group.

Emblem of Quwat al-Watan al-Hurr

Q: When was Quwat al-Watan al-Hurr established and in what region of Gaza was it established? What are your main aims?