Islamic Jihad

Canadian Gunman 'Driven by Ideological and Political Motives'

The gunman responsible for terrorist attack in Ottawa Wednesday was 'driven by ideological motives' and made video of himself, police said.

Cairo Talks on Monday Despite Hamas Terror Attack in Jerusalem

Indirect Cairo negotiations to resume according to Islamic Jihad terror leader, days after Hamas terrorist murders baby.

Islamic Jihad Head Praises Iran Role in Gaza War Against Israel

Ramadan Shallah says 'victory' against Israel during summer's Operation Protective Edge due to Iranian support.

Iranian Army Aiding Palestinian Terrorists 'In the Field'

Iran's Deputy Chief of Staff claims 'military advisers' providing support to 'Palestinian resistance movement' on the ground.

Debut of Islamic State's First Feature Length Film

55-minute movie has terror group threatening 'direct confrontation' with US, shows Syrian soldiers digging their own graves.

Watch: Gaza Terrorists Digging Tunnels 'Minute After Ceasefire'

Palestinian Islamic Jihad wasted no time after Israel agreed to a ceasefire last month, and are busily preparing for the next round.

Islamic Jihad Stages Defiant March After Gaza Ceasefire

Terror group says Israel 'state ready for extinction,' vows to rearm three days after truce.

Shape Up, Israel, You’re The Only Sheriff Left In Town

Hamas, Islamic Jihad Leaders Come Out of Hiding as Truce Begins

Senior Islamic Jihad official threatens to attack Ben Gurion Airport again, says Gaza will open sea, airports. Hamas vows to rearm.

Islamic Jihad: Ceasefire Within 'Hours'; Hamas Disagrees

Islamic Jihad says truce to come into effect imminently, while Hamas's leadership refuses anything short of total capitulation by Israel.

Islamic Jihad: Truce Deal With Israel Next Monday

Terror group says an agreement will be signed at the end of the current ceasefire, confirms Israeli concessions.

Islamic Jihad Weighing Long-Term Ceasefire Without Truce

As Bennett touts unilateral end to op., senior terrorist similarly hints his group may stop for now rather than take 'bad' deal.

Islamic Jihad Says the War is Over

Terror leader says 'we have no choice but to reach a truce agreement'; Israel proposal reportedly includes various concessions.

Hamas, Islamic Jihad Say Truce Deal is Imminent

Terror leaders say Egyptian proposal leading to breakthrough, claim Egyptians got Israel to drop security demands.

Report: Palestinian Arab Delegation Agrees to 72-Hour Truce

Palestinian media sources claim that all sides have agreed to a 72-hour truce. But is it another false alarm?

Watch: IDF Airstrike Eliminates Three Hamas Terrorists

Video footage reveals Operation Protective Edge strikes on Islamic Jihad headquarters, weapons caches and missile launch sites.

Ministers, MKs Call for Israel to Respond to Gaza Rocket Fire

Despite hour-long barrage, no reported response from IAF; Ministers call to recall envoys, carry out threats of retaliation.

Hamas, Islamic Jihad Refuse to Extend Ceasefire

Both terror groups refuse to extend ceasefire past 8:00 am, say Israel has not accepted unprecedented laundry list of demands.

Terrorists Tried to Dig Their Way Out of Jail

Islamic Jihad terrorists in a prison in northern Israel tried to dig their way out, officials said.

Hamas Delegation Arrives in Cairo for Ceasefire Talks

Israel rejects new negotiations, noting Hamas has broken five ceasefire deals in 27 days; Egypt pushes truce for 'real peace.'

Operation Protective Edge

IDF Attacks 120 Terror Targets Overnight

Targets include Islamic Jihad operations room, key rocket launchers; soldiers wait on the ready in event ceasefire breaks.

Islamic Jihad Said to Have Iranian 'Judgement Day' Missile

Sources said that Islamic Jihad's big 'surprise' was a long-range, explosive-laden Iranian-made rocket.

Operation Protective Edge

Senior Hamas, Islamic Jihad Terrorists Eliminated

Nine Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaders killed in Gaza as senior officer announces mission is 'close to completion.'

Senior Islamic Jihad Terrorists Injured in Ground Clashes

IDF, ISA release names of terrorists wounded over six-day period.

Operation Protective Edge

Netanyahu Reassures: IDF 'Prepared for All Possibilities'

Binyamin Netanyahu vows to continue pummeling terrorists in weekly Cabinet meeting; calls on int'l community to recognize Iran's role.

Tel Aviv Targeted by Rockets Again; Islamic Jihad Claims Attack

Iron Dome intercepts Gaza rockets fired at Tel Aviv and Ashdod. Islamic Jihad claims it targeted PM Netanyahu in Tel Aviv attack.

Abbas's Fatah Declares it Shares 'One Goal' With Hamas

Abbas's faction reveals its full support for Hamas rocket terror war, saying the two groups and Islamic Jihad are 'brothers-in-arms.'

Report: Gaza Airstrike Kills Senior Islamic Jihad Member

A senior commander in Islamic Jihad's "military wing" killed in an Israeli airstrike on Beit Hanoun, Gaza sources say.

2 Islamic Jihad Terrorists Killed in Israeli Airstrike

Two members of Islamic Jihad group reportedly killed in airstrike in Gaza.

Islamic Jihad: 'Settlers' Are Legitimate Targets

Islamic Jihad says “settlers” are a “legitimate target” for “the resistance”, blames Israel for Arab teen's death.

How One Woman's War Against Iran Could Make Legal History

For years, Nitsana Darshan-Leitner has been battling terrorists and their sponsors in the courts - has she just found her trump card?

Abbas Urged to Declare 'Jihad' Against the 'Zionists'

Hamas and Islamic Jihad condemn PA Chairman over the continued cooperation between Israeli and PA security forces.

Hamas, Islamic Jihad Vow to Continue Terror - No Matter What

Leaders of both groups vow to 'liberate all of Palestine' from Israel despite 'unity pact' agreement to renounce terrorism.

Clumsy Gaza Terrorist Has Fatal 'Work Accident'

A terrorist of Islamic Jihad, which is set to join PLO leadership, accidentally detonates explosives he was working on.

Islamic Jihad Preparing to Join PLO

Gaza terror group discusses organizational changes to PLO, warns PLO must embrace armed struggle or unity deal will collapse.

Boko Haram: The West Has Woken Up, Media Still Asleep

Hamas and Islamic Jihad Say They're Joining PLO Leadership

Hamas leader Haniyeh says PLO leadership will meet in coming days to integrate terror groups, key goal of unity is freeing terrorists.

Islamic Jihad Demonstrates Anti-Tank, Anti-Aircraft Capabilities

Islamic Jihad says it is prepared "for confrontation with the Israeli occupation" as it holds a military maneuver.

Islamic Jihad Seeks to Join Hamas-Fatah Pact

Three Islamic Jihad leaders visit Egypt for talks on joining Hamas-Fatah unity government.

Islamic Jihad Predicts Hamas-Fatah Pact Will Fail

Islamic Jihad says agreement between Hamas and Fatah will fail, cites the five-week period set by the sides to form unity government.

'Terrorist Lawyers' Arrested in Jerusalem

Legal practice in eastern Jerusalem helped terrorists pass secret information into and out of prison - for a fee.

Security Officials Visit Injured SWAT Team Members in Hospital

Injured fighters hailed for 'lifesaving acts' as they recover from last night's anti-terror operation.

Netanyahu Vows No Let Up in Counterterrorism Operations

In first statement following deadly Jenin raid last night, Prime Minister says Israel will continue to act in self-defense.

Three Killed in Jenin Clashes

IDF soldiers wounded as clashes break out during operation to arrest 'ticking time-bomb'. Islamists call on PA to end security cooperation.

IDF Chief of Staff Calls to Retake Gaza, Take on Iran

General Benny Gantz surprisingly candid in speech to high school students, admits 'classified operations' always in the works.

Islamic Jihad Chief: 'Learn From the Jews How to Love Jerusalem'

Islamic Jihad leader quotes famous song 'Jerusalem the Golden', urges Muslims to take Jerusalem more seriously at Iran conference.

We Don't Want an Escalation, Claims Islamic Jihad

Islamic Jihad leader claims his group is still committed to 2012 ceasefire, but will fight Israel if necessary.

Frustration at Peace Talks Grows as Rockets Continue

Attorney Yoram Sheftel speaks on the presumption of continuing talks, if they do nothing to stop Hamas terror.

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Another Rocket From Gaza Further Breaks 'Truce'

Rockets continue Friday morning after Islamic Jihad claims Egyptian-brokered truce Thursday afternoon.

Egypt Ignores Hamas, Talks with Islamic Jihad

Hamas fumes upon discovering that Egypt contacted the Islamic Jihad directly to broker a ceasefire with Israel.

Eight More Rockets Hit Israel's South

Rocket barrage continues Thursday night despite Islamic Jihad claims of 'ceasefire.'

Gaza Professors Say Hamas Wants Attention, Not War

Islamic Jihad rocket barrage had Hamas backing, say local professors, possible move against isolation from Egypt.

Islamic Jihad Warns Israelis in Hebrew: 'Get Out of Our Country'

Iranian-backed terrorist group releases video promising to 'kill or capture' Israeli soldiers if IDF invades Gaza in response to rockets.

Abbas Blames Israel for Gaza Escalation

PA Chairman says the Israeli military caused an "escalation" in Gaza, ignores rocket attacks on south.

Netanyahu: Do Whatever's Necessary to Restore Calm

Prime Minister Netanyahu instructs the defense establishment to do whatever necessary to restore the quiet to Israel’s south.

As IDF Response Begins, Sderot Residents Tense But Resilient

Following rocket barrage by Gaza-based terrorists, residents of embattled southern Israeli town keep a stiff upper lip.

Islamic Jihad: Attack Us and We'll Up the Ante

Islamic Jihad threatens to fire long-range rockets at Israel if the IDF strikes in Gaza.

US Condemns 'Reprehensible' Rocket Attacks

State Department spokewoman Jen Psaki joins British PM David Cameron's condemnation of Islamic Jihad onslaught on southern Israel.

Israeli Air Force Strikes Gaza After Missile Onslaught

In lightning-fast operation, Israel strikes 29 different Islamic Jihad and Hamas targets; no casualties reported yet.

Kerem Shalom Crossing Closed in Wake of Rocket Fire

Erez crossing also closed to limited activity due to security concerns.