Mohammad Taha (Arabic: محمد طه; 1937 – November 2014) was a Palestinian militant who was a co-founding member of the military group Hamas,[1] who was arrested by the IDF in 2003.[2] On May 5, 2004, after being held 14 months without trial, Taha was released back to Gaza. His son, Ayman Taha, was a spokesman and former fighter for Hamas in the Gaza Strip.[3] Taha died in November 2014, after being hospitalised with a heart complaint.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Tamimi, Azzam (2007). Hamas: a history from within. Interlink Books. p. 195. ISBN 978-1-56656-689-6. Retrieved 1 April 2011.
  2. ↑ "Hamas founder arrested; 8 dead". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 4 March 2003. Retrieved 1 April 2011.
  3. ↑ Bronner, Ethan (23 Jul 2013). "Hamas Shifts From Rockets to Culture War". The New York Times. Retrieved April 30, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Hamas founder Muhammad Taha passed away". World Bulletin. 12 November 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2023.


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