Upon rewatching some classic Crusader films recently, I was struck by the compelling parallels between the revered medieval warrior monks—namely the Knights Templar and Knights Hospitaller—and the contemporary Qassam Brigades fighting for Palestinian liberation. These parallels extend beyond superficial similarity and delve deeply into religious devotion, codes of ethical conduct, and their shared purpose as … Continue reading Modern Warrior Monks of the Holy Land? The Code of The Qassam Brigades