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The Batar ( brigades, the military wing of palestinian militant group Hamas during the Al-Aqsa Intifada . The weapon was reportedly created and produced in clandestine workshops in the Gaza Strip under the direction of Adnan Al-Ghoul until his assassination by Israel. The name derives from a sword belonging to the Prophet Mohammad with that name. The Batar consists of a simple launch tube supported by a tripod and firing a projectile of unknown anti-tank or anti-personal capabilities. The rear of the rocket is connected to a wire, which allows Hamas militants to fire the projectile from a safe distance. However, the al-Batar has proved to be ineffective against Israeli Armor . EXTERNAL LINKS
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