Islamic jihad

Qatar’s ‘Ring of Fire’: The growing influence posing a deadly threat to Israel's security - opinion

If we do not cleanse Israel of the Qatari parasite, we will experience much greater disasters than the October 7 massacre.

An illustration of the flags of Israel and Qatar.
Flames and smoke errupt from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a house in the southern Lebanese village of Tair Filsay on November 19, 2025.

Preparing for new Iran war, Israel escalates Lebanon strikes to cripple Hezbollah

Arbel Yehoud and released hostage Ariel Cunio reunite on October 13, 2025.

Released hostage Arbel Yehoud: I was sexually assaulted 'almost every single day' in Gaza

Profile of the terrorist Ali Raziana, who served as the Commander of the Northern Gaza Brigade in the Islamic Jihad terror organization.

IDF confirms killing of top Islamic Jihad Gaza commander


Jenin, the West Bank terror capital - opinion

The combination of the economic turmoil in Jenin, life under the military operations, leadership that incites violence, and the inaction of the PA have emboldened extremism.

 An Israeli operation in the West Bank city of Jenin, on July 3, 2023.

Support the troops - editorial

Approximately 25% of the population in the Jenin area is affiliated with Palestinian Islamic Jihad and some 20% is affiliated with Hamas, according to the IDF Spokesperson.

 IDF SOLDIERS in training during an exercise. A logical conclusion is that America hates a powerful Israel, says the writer.

Egypt wants return of PA to Gaza border crossing, Palestinians say

The terminal, the only crossing point between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, has been under Hamas' control since its violent takeover of the Gaza Strip in 2007.

 Palestinian security forces loyal to Hamas guard at the Rafah border crossing to Egypt in the southern Gaza Strip

Jerusalem Day lessons: Israelis shouldn't be afraid of terrorists' threats - analysis

Hamas, with all its bluster, knew that if it were to fire rockets at Jerusalem because of the flag march, Israel would hit back hard.

 Israeli security personnel stand by as Israelis shout slogans and gather at Damascus gate to Jerusalem's Old city marking Jerusalem Day, in Jerusalem May 18, 2023

Israel’s operation in Gaza: A new level in precision fighting - opinion

While credit is due for the IDF's precision in the recent operation, credit is missing in the Israeli government's economic policy.

 THE IRON Dome air defense system intercepts rockets fired from the Gaza Strip, as seen from Sderot, on Saturday. Over a thousand rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip, but the US wants Israel to stop.

Letters to the Editor May 17, 2023: Smaller and shorter

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

Killing jihad commanders amplifies an illusion - opinion

The killing of the jihad commanders is justified, but it does not eradicate these roots, it nurtures them.

 A FUNERAL procession takes place for Islamic Jihad commander Ali Ghali and his brother, Mahmoud, who were killed in an Israeli strike in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, on Thursday.

Two Palestinian gunmen killed in Nablus firefight with IDF

The two Palestinians were identified as 19-year-old Adnan Wassim Yousef Al-Araj and 32-year-old Saed Jihad Shaker Masha.

 A man stands in a damaged building at the site of deadly Israeli raid in Balata camp in the West Bank May 13, 2023.

WATCH: Israel strikes Gaza headquarters of senior Islamic Jihad operatives

The headquarters of Muhammed Abu al-Ata were destroyed overnight, although he himself was not present at the scene of the airstrike.

 Palestinians gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike amid Israel-Gaza fighting in Deir al-Balah town in the central Gaza Strip, May 13, 2023.

IDF increases attacks after rockets on Beit Shemesh, W. Bank, Sderot

Islamic Jihad threatens attacks on Jerusalem Day without ceasefire

 A damaged building, where Islamic Jihad commander Ali Ghali was killed in an Israeli strike, is seen in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip May 11, 2023.