Al-Maqdessi killed in battle with Hamas forces , officials say . They reject all modern influences such as politics and government . Al-Maqdessi was leader of Islamic movement that rejects politics , government . Sheikh Abu al-Nour al-Maqdessi had sought creation of Islamist emirate in GAZA CITY .
Al-Maqdessi killed in battle with Hamas forces , officials say . Al-Maqdessi was leader of Islamic movement that rejects politics , government . Sheikh Abu al-Nour al-Maqdessi had sought creation of Islamist emirate in GAZA CITY .