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Qassam rockets

Qassam rockets are small, homemade projectiles developed by Palestinian militants primarily affiliated with Hamas. Designed with simple materials, they are launched from mobile platforms and aimed at targeted areas, often within Israel. Due to their rudimentary construction, they lack precise guidance, resulting in unpredictable trajectories. Despite their limited range and accuracy, Qassam rockets pose significant security concerns because of their potential to cause casualties and damage, and they have been a recurring element in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, symbolizing asymmetric warfare tactics.