Palestinian Islamic Jihad

Palestinian militant group founded in 1979. Based primarily in Gaza, responsible for rocket fire on southern Israel. Headed by Ramadan Salah and funded by Iran.

Tamra resident indicted for transferring NIS 1.5 m. to PIJ under the guise of Gaza aid donations

A Tamra resident has been indicted for transferring over NIS 1.5 million to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, disguised as donations for Gaza's children.

 Police forces seen near Tamra in northern Israel. February 14, 2025.
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 Rom Braslavski, who was taken hostage on October 7 at the Nova Music Festival (illustration).

PIJ claims it lost contact with terrorists holding hostage Rom Braslavski

 IDF confirms death of Hamas commander Muhammad Uthayn, July 18, 2025.

IDF confirms death of Hamas commander who infiltrated Israel on Oct. 7


IDF announces deaths of senior Hamas, PIJ terrorists in Gaza over past two weeks

Eight of the terrorists were from Hamas's Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades and one was from Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

 An IDF infographic identifying nine Gaza terrorists killed in July 2025.

IDF missile misfire kills six children, injures 17 at aid site in Gaza Strip - report

The strike was intended for a PIJ target, but misfired and hit a water distribution point in Nuseirat refugee camp.

 Palestinian boys mourn their brother, who was killed by Israeli fire while seeking aid near a distribution point in Rafah, according to medics, at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, July 12, 2025.

IDF targets Hamas, PIJ explosives, observation posts in bid to stop ambushes on troops

On Tuesday, the IDF announced that five soldiers were killed, and 14 were wounded in Beit Hanun by an explosive device Hamas terrorists planted.

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, July 12, 2025.

Gaza's deadly challenge: IDF faces renewed attacks as Hamas, allies regroup - analysis

As ceasefire talks continue, Hamas and other terrorist groups such as Islamic Jihad may be trying to go on the offensive in Gaza.

 Hamas terrorists carry grenade launchers at the funeral of Marwan Issa, a senior Hamas deputy military commander who was killed in the central Gaza Strip, February 7, 2025.

Syria welcomes US decision to lift sanctions on country

The lifting of sanctions is said to come into effect on Sunday.

 People celebrate after US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would order the lifting of sanctions on Syria, in Damascus, May 13, 2025.

Israel at War day 596: What happened in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon?

Israelis report receiving calls from alleged hostages • IDF strikes Hamas, PIJ office, will expand Gaza ops.

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, May 21, 2025.

Eliminating Hamas: Insights from Sri Lanka's defeat of the Tamil Tigers

Security expert Moshe Elad argues that the case of Sri Lanka proves that terror groups can, in fact, be completely defeated through military means.

 Sri Lankan army soldiers march during a War Victory Parade in Colombo May 18, 2013. Sri Lanka on Saturday held a military parade and memorial for fallen soldiers to mark the fourth anniversary of the defeat of the Tamil Tigers, which ended a quarter-century civil war in the Indian Ocean nation.

Humanitarian aid enters Gaza as IDF escalates invasion, kills senior terrorist in Khan Yunis

Past Israeli estimates have said that 200-300 trucks of food per day would be needed over time to feed Gaza’s around 2.2 million Palestinians.

 An Israeli soldier stands guard as a truck carrying humanitarian aid makes its way to the Gaza Strip at Erez Crossing in southern Israel, May 5, 2024.

Israel at War Day 586: What's happening in Israel, Gaza, West Bank?

Earthquake felt in central Israel • Yinon Magal criticizes Edan Alexander's family • The ‘Post’ hears from inside Iran

 IDF soldiers operate in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, May 8, 2025.

Why Palestinian Islamic Jihad slammed Israel’s Syria strike - analysis

“The Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement considered Israel’s aggression against Syria to be an expression of the regime's expansionist plans,” says IRNA.

 SUPPORTERS OF Hamas and Islamic Jihad take part in a rally last year in the southern Gaza Strip to celebrate a deadly shooting attack in Tel Aviv.

Israel frees Gaza medic who went missing after deadly attack on colleagues - report

A medic detained in the Rafah convoy attack that killed 15 workers has been freed, the Palestine Red Crescent Society said.

 Palestinians mourn medics, who came under Israeli fire while on a rescue mission, after their bodies were recovered, according to the Red Crescent, at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip March 31, 2025