Counter-Terrorism Strike Force

Counter-Terrorism Strike Force
LeaderHusam al-Astal
Dates of operation21 August 2025  – present
Split from Popular Forces
HeadquartersKizan al-Najjar, Khan Yunis
Active regionsSee administration
IdeologyAnti-Hamas
Size~40 fighters
Allies
Opponents
Battles and wars
WebsiteOfficial Facebook page

The Counter-Terrorism Strike Force or Anti-Terror Strike Force (Arabic: قوة مكافحة الإرهاب, romanizedQuwwat Mukafahat Al-Irhab, abbreviated as CTSF or ATSF) also known as the Strike Force Against Terror (Arabic: قوة الضربة لمكافحة الإرهاب, romanizedQuwwat al-Darbat li'Mukafahat Al-Irhab, abbreviated as SFAT) is an anti-Hamas Palestinian militant organization that emerged during the Gaza war. It is based in Kizan al-Najjar in Khan Yunis, and is reportedly supported by Israel.