Islamic Jihad

Kerem Shalom Crossing Closed in Wake of Rocket Fire

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

David Cameron Slams 'Barbaric' Rocket Fire

British Prime Minister 'condemns completely' barrage of rockets from Gaza; calls for peace deal and 'two state solution'.

Yaalon Promises to Make Islamic Jihad 'Regret' Rocket Fire

Defense Minister joins Commander of Southern Command in promising 'not to hold back' against Gaza rockets.

Kerry Cites 'Unprecedented Mistrust' Between Israel, PA

Despite 'significant' gaps on key issues, US Secretary of State still optimistic on peace deal.

Video Shows How Terrorists Fired From Civilian Areas

Clip shows how Islamic Jihad terrorists fired over 60 rockets at Israeli civilians, whilst using Gazan civilians as human shields.

Breaking News

IDF Tanks Strike Gaza After 60 Rockets Hit Israel

IDF forces have eliminated two 'terror targets' so far, latest reports claim.

Israel Under Fire

Foreign Minister Says Israel Needs to 'Retake Gaza'

In response to rocket onslaught on southern Israel, Avigdor Liberman says Israel must retake the Islamist-held Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu Vows Israel to Move 'Forcefully' Against Rocket Fire

Prime Minister links rocket fire with IAF counterterrorism efforts Tuesday, vows to eliminate rocket fire from Gaza.

Southern Israel Under Attack

Gaza Terrorists Shower at Least 60 Rockets on Southern Israel

Islamic Jihad fires dozens of rockets at Israeli civilians, in largest such attack since 2012.

U.S. Court: Syria, Iran Supported 2006 Tel Aviv Attack

Shurat HaDin wins judgment against Iran and Syria for supporting terrorists who killed an American teenager in a 2006 bombing.

Abbas: Death of Hunger Striking Prisoners Will Launch 'Disaster'

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas warns of a “disaster” if any of the Arab prisoners dies while carrying out a hunger strike in an Israeli prison.

Islamic Jihad: Death of Hunger Strikers Will Start Intifada

Islamic Jihad leader warned that the death of any hunger-striking prisoner in Israeli will start the third intifada.

Hunger Striking Terrorists Headed to Supreme Court

Two terrorists are appealing to Israel's Supreme Court after an IDF judge ruled they are 'responsible for their own state of health'.

Islamic Jihad Celebrates Kfar Darom Bombing

The death of 8 and wounding of 60 in 1995 is considered one of Islamic Jihad's "great achievements."

Islamic Jihad Threatens More Attacks

Terror group unfazed by Chief of Staff's warnings, threatens it will continue to carry out attacks against Israelis.

IDF Pleased with Its Performance in Latest Gaza Campaign

Southern Command review sees recent fighting as "a marked success" with pinpoint accuracy of IAF strikes.

Islamic Jihad Threatens Tel Aviv

Quds Brigades members say they have rockets that can strike far beyond Ashdod and will use them if Israel doesn't halt targeted killings.

Rocket Fire a 'Dramatic Development'

The IDF says the quantity and rate of fire from Gaza is unprecedented; notes terrorists are actively using civilians as human shields.

Yaalon: 'No Need to Enter Gaza'

Saying contacts with Hamas are underway, Deputy PM Moshe Yaalon says there is no need to enter Gaza despite four days of rockets.

Netanyahu Vows 'We'll Hit Them'

Rocket fire on Israel's south enters its fourth day and 200 + rockets; PM Netanyahu vows to strike rocket squads; is equivocal on ground op.

10 Rockets in 1 Hour; No Ceasefire

Gaza terrorists fire on Be’er Sheva, Ashdod, Ashkelon in mid-morning terror blitz. Jihad group: No chance of ceasefire.

Haniyeh Says Terror Groups Are 'Positive' About Ceasefire

As the rocket fire continues, Hamas' Prime Minister says terrorists are willing to implement a ceasefire.

Expert: Hamas Has an Interest in Continued Rocket Fire

Prof. Hillel Frisch at the BESA Center: If Hamas wants to, it can cause the smaller terrorist group to stop the rocket fire.

PM Blames Iran for Gaza Rocket Fire

Attacks from Gaza “an Iranian problem,” Netanyahu says.

Israel Hit by Rocket Barrage, One Man Seriously Injured

At least 35 rockets fired at Israel after IDF kills several terrorists. One foreign worker seriously injured.

Video of Adnan – Innocent Victim or Terrorist?

Israel to free Khader Adnan after the baker’s hunger strike won world sympathy. In a video, the Jihad spox pleads for suicide bombers.

Israel Capitulates to Hunger Striking Terrorist

State prosecutors cut a deal with Islamic Jihad leader Khader Adnan to end his 66-day hunger strike by setting him free on April 17.

Media Turn Hunger Striking Terrorist Spokesman into Victim

Terror spokesman Adnan says he is ending his hunger strike after worldwide sympathy pressures Israel to end his detention.

Danon: Arab MKs Running Terror Hotline From Knesset

MK Danny Danon says Arab MKs who visited a hunger striking Islamic Jihad leader are the Hamas politburo in Israel's halls of power.

Hunger Striking Terrorist Headed to Supreme Court

The attorney for Islamic Jihad leader Khader Adnan is appealing his detention to Israel's Supreme Court; hunger strike enters day 61.

IDF Arrests 12 in Ramallah and Hevron Overnight

IDF forces arrested 12 overnight as counter-terror operations in Judea and Samaria continue.

Riot Erupts After Court Extends Terror Leader's Detention

A riot resulted in 23 injured after an IDF court upheld the detention of a hunger striking Islamic Jihad leader.

Tehran Cozying Up to Anti-Israel Terror Groups

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wants to make sure nobody mistakes Tehran for a Zionist regime.

Another Son Born to David Hatuel

Seven and a half years after he lost his family in a murderous attack at Kissufim, David Hatuel celebrates the birth of a fourth new child.

Israeli Arab Indicted for Planning Terror Attack on IDF

An Arab from Shechem granted citizenship under the 'family reunification law' has been indicted for planning a terror attack

Islamic Jihad's Jenin Commander Arrested

Israel's security services continue to target Islamic Jihad with a full-court press of arrests and targeted assassinations.

Senior Islamic Jihad Terrorist Arrested in Raid

An early morning raid in northern Samaria netted more than just guns as the IDF returns its attention to Islamic Jihad.

Second IAF Strike in Gaza Targets Terror Cell

For the second time in several hours, the IAF hit an Islamic Jihad terrorist cell that was preparing to carry out a terror attack.

IAF Hits Islamic Jihad in Gaza

An IAF airstrike killed one Islamic Jihad terrorist and wounded three others in Gaza. Targets affiliated with "recent terror activity."

In 3rd Quarter 2011, Gaza Exports Jump 30%

In the third quarter of 2011, Gaza's exports have increased 30 percent over the same period a year earlier, despite a worldwide crisis.

IDF Foiled Attempt to Fire Long-Range Rocket

Military reveals: A recently targeted terror squad was attempting to launch a rocket with an 80 kilometer range.

Iran Backs Islamic Jihad’s 8,000-Man Army in Gaza

Hamas’ rival Islamic Jihad has built an 8,000-man army supported by Iran and “ready for martyrdom or victory. Martyrdom is more desirable."

Islamic Jihad 'Proud' of Iran's Support

Islamic Jihad terror group spokesman: We're proud of Iran's support of us; the ceasefire with Israel won't last.

Islamic Jihad’s ‘Multiple Missile’ Video a Fake

Islamic Jihad’s video of a multiple missile launch represented a significant achievement except for one small problem – it was a fake.

IDF: Ceasefire Must Be Based on Facts, Not Declarations

IDF top spokesman Gen. Yoav Mordechai says 'declarations' are insufficient to effect a ceasefire, touts IDF success against Islamic Jihad.

IDF 'Not Waiting' for Islamic Jihad to Decide Next Move

Israel is not waiting for the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization to decide the next move, says IDF Spokesman Brig.-Gen. Yoav Mordechai.

Hamas, Islamic Jihad Unite against Abbas

PA unity is further away than ever as the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist groups unite to denounce Abbas for his “unilateral moves.”

Hamas Rulers of Gaza Oppose PA's UN Statehood Bid

The Hamas terrorist rulers of Gaza announce their opposition to the Palestinian Authority's bid for statehood recognition at the U.N.

PA Factions Split Over Statehood Bid

Just one week before the PA submits its statehood bid to the UN, the various Arab factions are divided over it.

Israel Retaliates for Rocket Attacks, 1 Dead

One terrorist was killed in an IAF air strike that followed a Gaza rocket attack on southern Israel Wednesday evening.

Gaza Terror Groups Welcome Turkey’s Decision on Israel

Hamas and Islamic Jihad quick to welcome Turkey's decision to suspend its ties with Israel.

Terror Alert in South, IDF Beefs up Forces

The IDF has beefed up its presence in the south amid a report that terrorists from Gaza are planning to attack from Sinai.

Grad Rocket Hits Near Ashkelon

A Grad rocket fired from Gaza landed south of Ashkelon just short hours after Islamic Jihad announced yet another cease-fire.

Gaza Terror Groups Announce New Ceasefire

After firing dozens of rockets at Israel in 48 hours, Gaza terror groups announce yet another ceasefire. Will this one last?

Islamic Jihad Enraged Over Death of Commander, Vows Revenge

The Islamic Jihad terrorist group is enraged over the death of a key Gaza commander in an IDF air strike, and vows revenge.

IDF Kills Islamic Jihad Terrorist

IAF aircraft attack and kill an Islamic Jihad terrorist who planned to carry out a terror attack in the Sinai Peninsula.

Hamas Says Terror Groups Have Agreed to a 'Cease-Fire'

Hamas claimed Sunday Gaza's terror groups have agreed to a "lull" in attacks on Israel to avoid strong retaliation for terror strikes.

Friday Protest: Islamists Call for Sharia Law in Egypt

Tahrir Square site of a Friday protest, this time of Muslim Brotherhood and Islamic Jihad members who call for Islamic law in Egypt.

Egypt Blocks Entry of Gaza Terrorists

Egypt has blocked two senior members of the Islamic Jihad terror organization from entering the country via Gaza.