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.

Palestinian prisoner streamed brother's Jenin funeral on smuggled phone

Clashes in Jenin on Monday left at least five Palestinians dead and 28 injured.

Jenin clashes prove Iran is trying to set the West Bank on fire - analysis

Reports over the last several months have indicated how Iran seeks to not only move weapons to the West Bank but also create conditions to threaten Israel.

Most Palestinians support ‘armed struggle’ against Israel - poll

80% of Palestinians polled said they want Mahmoud Abbas to resign.

Egypt wants return of PA to Gaza border crossing, Palestinians say

The terminal, the only crossing point between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, has been under Hamas' control since its violent takeover of the Gaza Strip in 2007.

Gaza operation won’t stop the next escalation - opinion

It is time for Israelis to ask themselves what the government’s strategy is for dealing with Palestinian terror factions in Gaza.

By ZVIKA HAIMOVICH
05/06/2023

Israeli drone power: How UAVs have taken the IDF to a new level

Commander of IDF drone attack unit gives the ‘Magazine’ a rare, in-depth look at the UAVs of the Israeli military.

Amid rapprochement with Iran, Egypt invites Hamas, Jihad leaders to Cairo

The visit comes amid reports about a possible rapprochement between Egypt and Iran, which has long been backing Hamas and PIJ.

The malign objectives of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad - opinion

THE PIJ, apparently firmly established and in the ascendant, is in fact positioned on shaky ground.

Gaza: Pondering solutions from retribution to reinforced infrastructure - opinion

Amid rocket attacks and political turmoil, the discourse shifts from destructive methods to long-term regional solutions and supporting the Israelis living under constant threat.

By MARK LAVIE/THE MEDIA LINE
22/05/2023

Independence in Gaza means terror groups have more to lose - opinion

Hamas has also discreetly signaled to Iran that Hamas needs to be taken into consideration before escalations are embarked upon.

By GRISHA YAKUBOVICH
22/05/2023
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