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.

Iran hosts PIJ leader and Iraqi militia chief in show of regional alliance

PIJ held some hostages in Gaza, and in many cases, it appears hostages held by the group were treated even more brutally than those held by Hamas. Iran is now positioning PIJ for increased activity.

Hostages released from captivity in exchange for 110 Palestinian prisoners after delay

3 Israeli hostages, 5 Thai released; 110 Palestinian prisoners released after delay; IDF soldier killed, terrorists killed in W. Bank; IDF shoots down Hezbollah spy drone

Hostage exchanges: A moral dilemma rooted in Jewish tradition

What are the emotional and ethical tolls of hostage negotiations in Israel?

Islamic Jihad publishes video of hostage Arbel Yehoud, days before scheduled release

The video was seemingly taken on Saturday, January 25, the day that the four female hostages were released.

Trump: Jordan and Egypt should take more Palestinians from Gaza

"I’d love you to take on more because I’m looking at the whole Gaza Strip right now, and it’s a mess, it’s a real mess," Trump said.

26/01/2025

Palestinians welcome freed prisoners as heroes, hail Hamas

Thousands flocked in to welcome the released prisoners in Gaza, chanting Allahu Akbar "God is greatest" and "Greeting to Qassam Brigades."

By REUTERS
25/01/2025

Russia believes hostage Alexander Trufanov to be unwell

Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov stated that Moscow has evidence that Trufanov's condition is not good, adding, "We hope that in the remaining few days, his health condition will not worsen."

Israel Police raid the Al Jazeera offices in east Jerusalem on May 5, 2024

CPJ list Israel as 'second worst jailers of journalists' in 2024

However, the report does not account for journalists being linked with Hamas or PIJ when being detained or killed by Israeli authorities.

20/01/2025

Israeli hostages returning dead or alive depends on IDF, PIJ warns

"The people of the enemy prisoners must demand that the Zionist army stop the bombardment of the last hours, which is the reason for the killing of your children."

Israel kills Oct. 7 Nukhba terrorist in Gaza airstrikes, hits over 50 terror sites

IDF eliminates Nukhba terrorist who participated in Supernova music festival massacre, strikes 50 Gaza targets in joint operations with Shin Bet including storage sites and military facilities

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