Islamic Jihad

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.

Islamic Jihad spokesman:

'Israel attacked Gaza because of the elections'

Speaking to Israeli Arab Radio, Islamic Jihad spokesman accuses Israel of responsibility for the escalation.

Top IDF official:

'We eliminated all Islamic Jihad leaders in Gaza'

Gaza war expected to continue for another few days, IDF official says. 'We will not stop until the PIJ stops threatening us.'

US and UK:

We fully support Israel's right to defend itself

The United States and the United Kingdom publish official statements supporting Israel in its war against the Islamic Jihad organization

IDF commander:

If Islamic Jihad holds its fire, this war will be behind us

'Operation has one clear goal: to end the threat from Islamic Jihad. Hamas is not part of the issue,' Gaza Division Commander Aloni says.

Islamic Jihad military commander eliminated

IDF reports elimination of top Islamic Jihad commander in southern Gaza.

Watch: Elimination of senior Islamic Jihad terrorist

IDF publishes footage from the Friday elimination of Islamic Jihad's Northern Region commander, Tayseer al-Jabari.

IDF general to Gazans:

'The responsibility lies in the hands of Hamas'

Head COGAT publishes video message to the people of Gaza about the current escalation.

Iran blasts Israel:

'Zionist attacks on Gaza are a crime'

Iran warns Israel it "will bear the responsibility" after it launches counterterrorism Operation Breaking Dawn in the Gaza Strip.

Following rocket barrage:

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza

IDF strikes site for production of materials used in rockets, a weapons production site, a rocket launcher and a military post used.

UN Middle East envoy:

'Deeply concerned by ongoing escalation'

UN Middle East envoy expresses concern following elimination of top Islamic Jihad terrorist. Erdan fires back.

Operation Breaking Dawn:

IDF destroys Islamic Jihad rocket launch site

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit announces that an extensive recruitment of reservists has begun as Operation Breaking Dawn continues.

IDF confirms:

Fighter jets targeted Tayseer Jabari, PIJ Commanding Officer

The IDF and ISA target the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Terrorist Organization’s Northern Gaza Division Commanding Officer.

Defense Min. to Gaza terror groups: 'Your time is up'

Defense Min. Gantz warns Hamas, Islamic Jihad: 'Those who hold the Gazan people hostage will have to take responsibility for the suffering.'

PM Lapid holds security assessment on Gaza tensions

PM Yair Lapid holds security assessment near Gaza, with additional consultations to be held as necessary over the weekend.

UN official visits family of captured Islamic Jihad leader

The visit was allegedly intended to calm tensions between Israel and terrorists in Gaza.

Iranian President:

'Muslim nations deeply hate the usurping Zionist Regime'

Ebrahim Raisi meets Islamic Jihad leader, lashes out at Israel and expresses support for Palestinian Arab “resistance”.

Following assessment:

Restrictions near Gaza border will continue

The restrictions and road closures in the area near the Gaza border will continue on Friday.

Gaza tensions:

IDF bolsters presence along Gaza border

Terrorist groups in Gaza continue threatening Israel after a leading militant was arrested by the IDF in Jenin.

Lapid:

'Israel ready for any development on Gaza border'

The prime minister vowed to strike any terrorist group that threatened the wellbeing of Israeli civilians.

IDF Chief of Staff orders increased readiness on Gaza border

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi visits Gaza Division as Israel remains in state of readiness 3 days after arresting Islamic Jihad leader.

Islamic Jihad:

'We'll scatter heads and bodies of Zionists on the mountaintops'

Son of Basa'am Asadi, arrested Islamic Jihad leader, promises revenge against 'Zionists,' blames Israeli gov't for his father's injuries.

Gaza-area closures to continue for a third day

Israel extends road closures, train disruptions, for a third day following Hamas threats.

Islamic Jihad in Jenin threatens revenge against Israel

Security tensions in Samaria following announcement by Islamic Jihad of its intention to respond to the arrest of its leader.

Military analyst: This isn't how a strong country acts

Analyst Yossi Yehoshua blasts decision to close roads near Gaza border. 'This is not the behavior of the strongest country in the region.'

Main roads near Gaza remain closed due to fear of rocket attacks

Roads and sites near Israel-Gaza border remain closed for a 2nd day due to fears of retaliation by Islamic Jihad for arrest of their leader.

Lapid holds security meeting after Islamic Jihad leader captured

Some routes reopened near Gaza, but security forces remain on high alert for possible Islamic Jihad retaliation.

Watch: Israel arrests terror leader

Footage from nearby security camera shows Jenin arrest of Basa'am Asadi, Islamic Jihad terror leader.

Areas and routes near Gaza border to be closed off

Following situational assessment, areas and routes adjacent to the Gaza Strip security fence will be blocked off.

Terrorist eliminated

Senior Islamic Jihad terrorist arrested in Jenin

Exchange of fire in Jenin: IDF forces capture the leader of the Islamic Jihad in Samaria.

Terrorists form 'Jenin brigade' to battle IDF

The new, better organized fighting group poses a greater danger for the Israeli army.

Islamic Jihad:

'We have aerial photos of towns near Gaza border'

Islamic Jihad organization presents aerial photographs obtained through intelligence-gathering missions of UAVs.

Religious Zionism MK targeted by Palestinian organizations

MK Itamar Ben Gvir publicized threats sent to him along with pictures of bullets and calls to murder his family.

'Allah brought Jews to Palestine so we could finish them off'

Islamic Jihad leader calls on Arab states to provide 'Palestinian resistance' with advanced weapons so they can 'do their work for them.'

Israel mulling reopening of Gaza border crossing

Despite its ability to exert economic pressure on Hamas 'from within', Israel is considering reopening the border.

Arab MK's adviser sends condolences to Islamic Jihad terrorist

Parliamentary aide to Joint Arab List MK offers condolences to Islamic Jihad terrorist eliminated by IDF in Jenin.

Islamic Jihad leader:

'Full-fledged confrontation with Israel is possible'

Islamic Jihad leader says that the same conditions which lead to fighting last year still exist today.

Terrorist organizations welcome Tel Aviv attack

Hamas says attack is "natural response to Israel’s crimes against the Palestinian people."

PA condemns elimination of Islamic Jihad terrorists

Abbas spokesman condemns the IDF operation in which three terrorists who planned attack were eliminated.

Miracle:

Three terrorists eliminated en route to terror attack

Shootout develops during arrest operation, leaving four Border Police officers injured, one of them seriously.

Bnei Brak terrorist previously plotted suicide bombing

Terrorist who murdered 5 last night had previously served 3.5 years in prison for planning suicide bombing n behalf of Islamic Jihad.

Hamas sets an ultimatum for next week

Hamas and Islamic Jihad threaten a military confrontation if Israel does not meet their demands by January 13.

Hamas and Islamic Jihad coordinating potential attack

Senior members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad meet in Gaza as terrorist prisoner continues hunger strike.

Islamic Jihad: Israel will pay if hunger striker dies

Islamic Jihad leader warns Israel amid deteriorating health of hunger striking security prisoner.

Hamas and Islamic Jihad improving preparations for war

Senior commanders of Hamas and Islamic Jihad meet to improve military coordination.