Overview
The Yasin, also known as Yassin, or Al-Yassin, is an anti-tank weapon developed by Hamas, first deployed in 2004. It was named after Hamas' spiritual leader, Sheik Ahmed Yasin, killed by the Israeli Defense Forces, or IDF, on March 22, 2004.
Primarily used by the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, it has also been deployed by Hamas units in Gaza, including the Executive Force, and Naval Police. Other users include fighters connected to Fatah and the PFLP.
Although intended as an anti-tank weapon, the Yasin was chiefly operated against soft-skin vehicles, and personnel. In October 2018, it was reported the warheads were being repurposed as IEDs; research continues on a replacement effective against current Israeli armor.
History
Unveiled on August 30, 2004, the Yasin was reportedly developed by Hamas engineers from the Research and Industry Unit, directed by Adnan al-Ghoul, killed in Gaza by the IDF on October 22, 2004.
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