The Abu Hafs al-Masri Brigades is a terrorist organization that originated in Egypt. It was founded by a man named Abu Hafs al-Masri, who was an al-Qaeda member. The group is also known by several other names, such as Al Qaeda in Egypt, Islamic Army, and the Egyptian Islamic Jihad. These names are often used interchangeably by different organizations and media outlets. The Abu Hafs al-Masri Brigades is known for carrying out attacks on Western targets in Egypt and other countries. The group has been designated as a terrorist organization by several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.