Islamic Jihad

Terrorist killed by IDF was head of Jihad ordinance unit

IDF soldiers killed two Islamic Jihad terrorists who opened fire at them overnight in Samaria.

Neturei Karta member arrested after meeting jihadist terrorists

Member of radical sect faces charges of supporting terrorism, illegally entering Area A after meeting Islamic Jihad leaders

'We're Palestinian Jews'

Neturei Karta visits Islamic Jihad leader

Delegation from radical sect meets terrorists, again expresses desire to see Israel destroyed and replaced with a Palestinian state.

Neturei Karta members meet Islamic Jihad terrorists in Jenin

Delegation from radical sect seen waving PLO flags while meeting terrorists in Jenin.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad:

'Our double agents foiled the assassination of a senior member'

A senior commander in the terror group stated that the Homesh shooting attack was intended to kill and capture IDF soldiers.

Shots fired at Samaria town, no injuries reported

Several shots fired at the town of Shaked in Samara. IDF searching for the shooters, Islamic Jihad claims responsibility.

Report:

Iran cuts funding to Palestinian Arab factions

Hamas and Islamic Jihad reportedly among groups affected by the Iranian move.

Shireen Abu Akleh Case:

Al Jazeera's star witness against Israel outed as terrorist

Key witness in Al Jazeera's criminal complaint against Israel is an Islamic Jihad terrorist, watchdog group says.

Islamic Jihad threatens to assassinate Ben-Gvir

Terror org. says new minister's fate will be the same as Rehavam Ze'evi, a minister who was assassinated in 2001.

PA security forces thwart attacks planned by Islamic Jihad

PA security forces apprehend terrorists, seize explosive devices intended to be used in attacks against Israelis.

Islamic Jihad claims responsibility for Samaria shootings

'Jenin Battallion' affiliated with Islamic Jihad claims responsiblity for attacks on IDF forces over the last 3 nights,

"It's a disgrace"

Ben Gvir 'visits' hospitalized terrorist

Otzma Yehudit chairman blasts agreement to release hunger striker: The terrorists go on hunger strike and the State of Israel caves.

Did Israel cave?

Hunger striking terrorist to be released

Israeli officials say that Khalil Awawdeh has pledged in writing that he would not return to terrorist activity.

Hunger striking terrorist determined to continue the fight

Wife of Islamic Jihad operative Khalil Awawdeh says her husband has become skin and bones, and she continues to support his fight.

Another Joint List MK visits Islamic Jihad hunger striker

MK Osama Saadi visits Khalil Awawdeh who has been on hunger strike demanding the cancellation of the administrative detention against him.

Islamic Jihad leader:

'It's either you or us in this land'

Islamic Jihad leader accuses Israel of evading its "commitment" to release detainees and says that it will bear the consequences.

Indictment filed against top Islamic Jihad terrorist

Basa'am Asadi, Islamic Jihad commander in Samaria, is indicted on charges of incitement, membership and services to terror organization.

Islamic Jihad terrorists display rockets during parade in Gaza

Dozens of Islamic Jihad terrorists display life-sized replicas of rockets, in a show of defiance after Operation Breaking Dawn.

Joint List MK visits hunger striking terrorist

Sole Jewish MK on predominantly Arab party visits Islamic Jihad member Khalil Awawdeh, who is hospitalized after starting a hunger strike.

Supreme Court rejects appeal to release hunger striker

Supreme Court rejects appeal to release Islamic Jihad member Khalil Awawdeh, who is currently hospitalized after starting hunger strike.

Head of Islamic Jihad in Jenin to be indicted

Bassam al-Saadi launched his terrorist career almost 40 years ago. His arrest prompted Operation Breaking Dawn.

Hamas, Islamic Jihad condemn German investigation of Abbas

Hamas and Islamic Jihad condemn Germany’s investigation over Abbas' claim that Israel committed "50 holocausts" against Palestinians.

Lebanese reporter visits hunger striking terrorist

Khalil Awawdeh has been on hunger strike for 177 days in protest of his administrative detention by Israel.

Israel freezes detention of hunger striking terrorist

IDF Central Command freezes administrative detention of Khalil Awawdeh, whose release Islamic Jihad demanded as condition for Gaza truce.

Is Israel targeting top Islamic Jihad operatives in Syria?

Israel's Chief of Staff revealed the IDF had gone after terrorists in a 'third country' during Operation Breaking Dawn.

Israel's ceasefire agreement with Islamic Jihad in jeopardy

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad believes that Israel is trying to avoid its commitment to release the two terrorists, al-Saadi and Awawada.

Arrest of Islamic Jihad terrorist is extended

Ofer military court extends arrest of Islamic Jihad commander Basa'am Asadi by six days.

Top Islamic Jihad official:

'We are preparing for the next round of fighting against Israel'

Senior member of Islamic Jihad says that "the military arm will not hesitate to respond to Israeli assassinations of Palestinian leaders."

Erdan to UN chief:

'Overturn removal of UN official who condemned rocket fire'

UN official Sarah Muscroft was removed after tweeting support for Gaza ceasefire and condemning indiscriminate rocket fire on Israel.

NBC covers for Palestinian Islamic Jihad

NBC News effectively prevented readers from learning what Israel and AP said about their investigations into PIJ rocket misfires. Op-ed.

UN official loses post after tweeting support for Israel

Sarah Muscroft, a UN official working in directing aid to Palestinians, is to be reassigned after a tweet condemning Islamic Jihad.

Egyptian delegation to visit Israel, discuss terrorists release

Islamic Jihad threatens to renew fighting if Israel refuses to release top terrorist arrested in Jenin and hunger-striking terrorist.

Watch: IDF's helmet-cam video from Nablus shootout

A day after killing wanted terrorist Ibrahim Al-Nablusi, Israel releasing rare footage from the early morning raid in which he was killed.

When will the Islamic Jihad resume attacks on Israel?

The current ceasefire could be broken any day as Israel continues holding a top Islamic Jihad operative behind bars.

Terror organizations threaten flare-up - days after ceasefire

Islamic Jihad calls for 'national uprising' following terrorist elimination, Hamas blames Palestinian Authority for cooperating with Israel.

Israel’s eight-minute ceasefire

Negotiating with jihadists doesn’t work. Op-ed.

Islamic Jihad planned to fire antitank missile at civilian bus

Prior to Gaza op, senior Islamic Jihad officials were preparing to fire an antitank missile at a civilian bus carrying dozens of Israelis.

US Ambassador to the UN:

'Islamic Jihad is a terrorist organization, we support Israel'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield condemns Islamic Jihad: We fully support Israel’s right to defend its people against terrorist threats.

Why did the Islamic Jihad agree to a ceasefire so quickly?

With the Israeli hits becoming more painful and on target, Iran had no chance but to swallow its pride. Op-ed.

The strategic blindness of Israel’s caretaker government

“Operation Breaking Dawn” was a tactical success but a strategic failure that legitimized Hamas.Op-ed.

Erdan: Not condemning the Islamic Jihad will only motivate them

Israel's UN ambassador urges the UN Security Council to fully condemn the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist group.

Diplomatic sources:

Hamas didn't involve itself, but didn't prevent the rockets

'Israel did not agree to release a single prisoner discussed, Egypt asked for a dialogue on the issue, and we'll allow that,' sources say.

Did Israel pay for the ceasefire? 'We rejected the demands'

Following ceasefire with Islamic Jihad, Public Security Min. responds to claims that Israel agreed to release top Islamic Jihad terrorist.

Breaking Dawn Background and Main Operational Achievements

Everything you should know about Israel's operation against islamic Jihad in Gaza - why it happened, who was involved, what occurred.Report

Conference of Presidents condemns rocket attacks on Israel

Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations condemns Islamic Jihad rocket attacks: We stand in solidarity with Israel.

Operation Breaking Dawn:

'I see children running around - cancel the strike'

IDF delayed strike against Islamic Jihad leader several times due to the presence of children in the area.

Islamic Jihad claims:

Egypt promised to free leader arrested by Israel

In ceasefire announcement published on Telegram, Egypt undertakes to help free Islamic Jihad leader.

End of Breaking Dawn?

Ceasefire between Israel and Islamic Jihad goes into effect

National Public Diplomacy Directorate confirms that a ceasefire will take effect at 11:30 p.m.

IDF:

This is what the Islamic Jihad's failed launches look like

Watch: IDF Spokesperson's Unit publishes three-dimensional illustration of the failed launches of the Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

Who's behind the terror group fighting Israel from Gaza?

There are a number of groups even more radical than Hamas within the Gaza Strip. Are we now up against one of these?

Report:

Israel, Islamic Jihad agree to Egyptian-brokered ceasefire

Fighting between Gaza terrorists and Israel set to end Sunday night, according to report.

Breaking Dawn Analysis: Iran is losing ground in the Middle East

Islamic Jihad is directly controlled by Iran.  It is an Iranian faction and its members are called “Palestine’s Shiites” by rivals. Op=ed.

Report: Islamic Jihad refuses humanitarian cease-fire

Israeli govt. wants to prevent humanitarian situation in Gaza from deteriorating to ensure Hamas does not enter the fighting.

Joint List MK deletes tweet blaming Israel for children's deaths

MK Ahmad Tibi erased a tweet claiming the IDF has killed Gazan children with an airstrike on Saturday night.

Watch: The failed rocket launch which killed kids in Jabalia

IDF releases video showing Islamic Jihad rocket launch failing, rocket falling in Gaza.

Rockets fired towards Jerusalem

IDF spokesperson says Jerusalem has air defenses in place as Islamic Jihad targets capital for 1st time in current conflict.

IDF releases video of killing of Islamic Jihad leader

Khaled Mansour had launched numerous terrorist attacks against Israel over the years.

Counter-terror operations in Yesha continue as rockets fly

20 Islamic Jihad suspects arrested in Judea and Samaria overnight. Rioters throw stones, explosives at IDF forces.

IDF: Terror tunnel destroyed

Gaza terrorists have launched 580 rockets and mortars at Israel, IDF strikes 140 Islamic Jihad targets.

Islamic Jihad confirms:

Top leader Khaled Mansour eliminated in Israeli strike

Mansour was involved in dozens of incidents of firing rockets, mortar shells and anti-tank missiles.