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Palestinian Islamic Jihad

Palestinian militant group founded in 1979. Based primarily in Gaza, responsible for rocket fire on southern Israel. Headed by Ramadan Salah and funded by Iran.
  Palestinian security forces operate in the center of the city of Jenin in the West Bank, December 16, 2024.

Hamas taking a gamble by stoking West Bank uprising against PA

 IDF soldiers operating in the West Bank, June 25, 2024

West Bank arrests: IDF apprehends over 6,000 during 14 months of war

IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, December 3, 2024.

IAF eliminates PIJ terrorist who Al Jazeera claims reported for network

 A member of the Palestinian security forces aims a weapon during clashes with gunmen in Jenin in the West Bank, December 14, 2024.

US asks Israel to approve equipment, supplies for PA to fight surge of West Bank terrorism

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Mourners attend the funeral of Palestinian Ribhi Shalabi, who was killed in clashes with Palestinian Authority forces, in Jenin camp in the West Bank, December 10, 2024.

Can the Palestinian Authority take back control of Jenin?

IDF infographic showing the rocket launcher located next to an international aid warehouse.

IAF strikes weapons storage site next to int'l aid warehouse in Gaza

 Hamas and Israeli flags.

Egyptian sources say both sides showing flexibility to achieve Gaza ceasefire

 Palestinian gunmen take part in the funeral of two Palestinians who were shot dead by Israeli security forces  during clashes, during their funeral in Jenin, in the West Bank, March 31, 2022.

'Required to act': Israel's message to PA amid its Jenin operation

 Illustrative image of a Palestinian wearing Hamas attire.

UNRWA teachers uncovered as Hamas, PIJ terrorists, document shows

 SUPPORTERS OF Hamas and Islamic Jihad take part in a rally last year in the southern Gaza Strip to celebrate a deadly shooting attack in Tel Aviv.

Hamas, PIJ adjust to post-Assad Syria, eye continued Iranian support

 Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists participate in an anti-Israel military parade marking the 36th anniversary of the movement's foundation in Gaza City, October 4, 2023.

PIJ chief flees Syria to Iran, fearing assassination by Israel

 Former UNRWA commissioner general Pierre Krahenbuhl met with leaders of designated Palestinian terrorist organizations during his term.

UNRWA officials tell Hamas, PIJ 'we are one' in secret Lebanon meeting

 People ride their bicycles on Yom Kippur, in front of a wall featuring hostage posters, in Jerusalem, October 12, 2024

American families sue Iran over Hamas attack

 People walk along a street on the day of the parliamentary elections, in Damascus, Syria July 15, 2024.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad confirms two terror leaders killed in Damascus strike

 Alexander Troufanov in new video released on November 15, 2024

PIJ releases additional video of hostage Alexander Troufanov

 IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, published on November 15, 2024.

Israel Air Force kills terrorist from PIJ Gaza City Brigade during strike

 Pope Francis meets delegation of Israeli Hostages Freed in Gaza, at the Vatican, November 14, 2024.

'I pray for your people,' says Pope Francis to families of hostages who visit Vatican

 People inspect a damaged area in the aftermath of what Syrian state media reported was an Israeli strike in the Mezzah suburb, west of Damascus, Syria October 9, 2024.

IAF strikes PIJ headquarters embedded in Syria's Damascus