Palestinian Islamic Jihad

‘Look at my son, he’s dying!’: Father of hostage Rom Braslavski begs MKs to act

Father of hostage Rom Braslavski accused MKs of neglect, warning his son is “dying” in Hamas captivity during a heated Knesset debate.

Ofir Braslavski, the father of hostage Rom Braslavski, at the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting on September 3, 2025.
 AL JAZEERA headquarters in Doha, Qatar.

Israel concerned over Al Jazeera neutrality as Qatar replaces CEO with royal family member

Demonstrators carry flags as they take part in a protest against the hunger crisis in Gaza, in Sidon, Lebanon July 25, 2025

Lebanese army disarms six Palestinian camps, Hamas and Islamic Jihad not included - report

The site of an Israeli airstrike at the Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, August 25, 2025

Six killed in Nasser Hospital were terrorists, IDF finds, as probe into tank shelling continues


Continuing to let Hamas terrorists flee from their Gaza positions is no longer an option - analysis

The IDF's plans to invade Gaza City are not about reservist numbers, but whether the IDF can prevent Hamas from fleeing again, hidden among civilians.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visits troops in Gaza, planning for Gaza City invasion, August 21, 2025.

Palestinian terrorists considering moving hostages to Gaza City to deter IDF offensive - report

Saudi-owned, London-based outlet Asharq al-Awsat's report is based on sources from the terrorist groups.

A Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist during a hostage release ceremony in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, January 30, 2025; illustrative.

'Never again is today': We must not allow the world to forget starving hostages - editorial

Human rights activism can indeed be a wonderful thing. But when it’s selective, it’s not worth the megaphone the slogans are being shouted through.

Israeli hostage Evyatar David as he appears in a Hamas propaganda video, August 2, 2025.

Holocaust health echoes: Gaza hostages David, Braslavski suffering from starvation, trauma

Extreme hunger could lead to the deaths of Evyatar David and Rom Braslavski within weeks. Footage from Gaza shows almost identical symptoms to those of concentration camps survivors.

Holocaust survivors suffering from starvation, malnourishment, sickness; illustrative.

WATCH: 'I've run out of food, water, I can't stand,' Rom Braslavski says in PIJ hostage video

The Braslavski family on Sunday night approved the publication of the contents of the propaganda video.

Rom Braslavski, who was taken hostage on October 7 at the Nova Music Festival.

Witkoff calls for an 'all-or-nothing approach' to end Gaza war in meeting with hostage families

"There is hardship and shortage, but no starvation. Once we refute this Hamas claim, we can continue negotiations to end the war and bring back all the hostages," Witkoff said.

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff talks to hostage family members on August 2, 2025.

'Thin as a stick': PIJ releases video of hostage Rom Braslavski

People talk a lot about what is happening in Gaza, about hunger, and I want to ask everyone who spoke about hunger: Did you see our Rom?" his family asked.

Rom Braslavski, who was taken hostage on October 7 at the Nova Music Festival.

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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PIJ claims it lost contact with terrorists holding hostage Rom Braslavski

The Braslavski family said in a statement that Israeli officials were refusing to meet with them and provide updates on Rom's condition.

 Rom Braslavski, who was taken hostage on October 7 at the Nova Music Festival (File Photo).

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

Muhammad Uthayn, Commander of Hamas’ Daraj Tuffah Battalion and one of the perpetrators of the October 7 massacre, was confirmed killed by the IDF.

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