Palestinian Islamic Jihad

IDF kills PIJ terrorists on Lebanon-Syria border as groups continue trying to smuggle weapons

Israel, with the help of Syria's new government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, has succeeded at blocking much of the cross-border Lebanon-Syria weapons smuggling activities.

 IDF soldiers operate on Mount Hermon, on the border between Israel and Syria, December 12, 2024
A still from the video footage of terrorist Ahmad Bayouk during the October 7 massacre.

IDF strikes October 7 terrorist, PIJ commander in Gaza following ceasefire violations

IDF operates in West Bank, February 9, 2026.

Tens of thousands of shekels seized, suspected Hamas, Islamic Jihad affiliates arrested in IDF op.

An IDF soldier operating in the West Bank, published on February 6, 2026.

IDF arrests suspect in West Bank, discovers M4-style rifle hidden in vehicle


Super grandpa and lifelong peace advocate: Family mourns slain hostage Oded Lifshitz

"He dedicated his life to helping others," the Hostage Family Forum said, adding that "his grandchildren called him 'Super Grandpa' for his wisdom and love."

 Sharone Lifshitz with her father, Oded.

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

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.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad Secretary-General Ziyad al-Nakhala in Tehran, August 2022

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

 Agam Berger, Arbel Yehoud, and Gadi Moses.

Hostage exchanges: A moral dilemma rooted in Jewish tradition – opinion

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

 HAMAS AND Egyptian mediators escort Gilad Schalit on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing, in 2011, as he was returned to Israel. Yahya Sinwar was among 1,027 terrorists released for Schalit.

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.

Arbel Yehoud

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.

 U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as reporters ask questions aboard Air Force One during a flight from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Miami, Florida, U.S., January 25, 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."

 A freed Palestinian prisoner is carried by people after he was released by Israel as part of a hostages-prisoners swap and a ceasefire deal in Gaza between Hamas and Israel, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, January 25, 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."

Alexander (Sasha) Troufanov

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

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

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

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."

 Al-Quds Brigades spokesperson Abu Hamza