Islamic Jihad

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.

UK man to be sentenced for wearing T-shirts of terror groups

34-year old man pleaded guilty to wearing T-shirts featuring Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

Islamic Jihad threatens to expand prisoners' hunger strike

Islamic Jihad says its prisoners will not halt their hunger strike and even expand it unless their demands are met by Israeli authorities.

Officer in PA security forces suspected of planning attack

Two members of terrorist cell arrested by Israeli security forces are members of PA chairman's Fatah organization.

IDF blocks roads near Gaza border

Following situational assessment, IDF blocks several roads and sites near Gaza border.

Islamic Jihad terrorists in prison announce hunger strike

250 prisoners announce intention to hunger strike to restore conditions which prevailed before Gilboa Prison Break.

Islamic Jihad condemns Arab MK for 'perversion'

Islamic Jihad fires back at MK Walid Taha for questioning whether to leave government if Gaza-Israel war erupts. 'An ethical perversion.'

Islamic Jihad official: We won't compromise on lifting the siege

Senior member of Islamic Jihad demands a complete lifting of the "siege" on Gaza.

Islamic Jihad, Hamas rip Abbas for meeting Gantz

Islamic Jihad and Hamas criticize PA chairman for "shaking Benny Gantz's blood-stained hands".

'You cannot even deter a child in Gaza'

Senior member of Islamic Jihad mocks Israel, says Israel is mistaken by thinking it is deterring Gaza.

Report: Gaza terror groups planning acts of attrition

Arab news outlets say Gaza terror groups planning to use violence to place pressure on Israel.

PM Bennett orders IDF not to respond to Gaza rocket attack

"We won't tolerate attacks of any kind, no matter how minor," said Bennett, just a year ago...

Gaza terror group takes responsibility for rocket fire

Islamic Jihad: Rocket fire is revenge for deaths of terrorists eliminated in shootout with IDF.

Islamic Jihad threatens escalation of violence from Gaza

Gaza terrorist organization intends to pressure Israel by launching arson balloons, resuming disturbances on the Gaza border.

Hamas, Palestinian Jihad and Pakistani ISI's common goal

Hamas and Islamic Jihad are looking to inspire foreign fighters to establish international 'franchises' of their organizations. Op-ed.

Child at Hamas terror camp: 'We'll tear your bodies apart'

A teen camper in the Islamic Jihad “Sword of Jerusalem” summer camp says, 'Hitler left some of you to show how evil you are.'

Watch: Teens undergo training at Hamas and Islamic Jihad camps

Footage shows campers in Hamas and Islamic Jihad summer camps for teens in Gaza undergoing military-style training.