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


WATCH: IDF and Shin Bet kill Hamas head of weapons smuggling, additional PIJ terrorist

The IDF and Shin Bet also struck and killed a key member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Khan Yunis last week.

 IDF operating in Gaza, April 17, 2025.

'All day, I'm scratching and it hurts': PIJ publishes video of hostage Rom Braslavski

Braslavski, who worked as a security guard, was taken from the Nova Music Festival after he stayed behind to save others.

 Rom Braslavski, who was taken hostage on October 7 at the Nova Music Festival (File Photo).

Freed hostage Arbel Yehoud receives German citizenship

"After 482 days as a hostage in Gaza, Arbel Yehoud was finally able to claim her citizenship. She, her parents, and her sister-in-law Sigal all feel like family to us."

 Freed hostage Arbel Yehoud, her family, and German Ambassador to Israel, Steffen Seibert.

Gaza rockets trigger sirens in Tel Aviv, IDF intercepts missile

The IDF announced that the Israel Air Force intercepted one projectile, and confirmed that two others hit an open area.

 Israelis take cover on Ayalon highway as siren alerts are sounded in Tel Aviv, March 20, 2025

Gaza airstrikes are not one-off, US approved in advance, Gideon Sa'ar tells AIPAC

Sa'ar's comments came as he spoke at a meeting hosted by AIPAC's Board of Directors in Jerusalem on Tuesday evening.

 Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (R) speaks at a meeting hosted by AIPAC's Board of Directors, March 18, 2025.

PIJ spokesman Abu Hamza killed in IAF strike in Gaza

Later on Tuesday, sources within the terror group told Reuters that Hamza had been killed in the strike. 

 Then-PIJ Spokesman, Abu Hamza, giving a press conference on International al-Quds Day, April 2024.

Hamas gathered forces during ceasefire for attempted invasions into Israel - report

Israel's security forces have identified a sharp increase in Hamas's efforts to carry out attacks against the IDF in Gaza.

Palestinian Hamas terrorists stand guard before the release of hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 15, 2025.

WATCH: Katz confirms IDF attacks in Damascus to stop future Islamic Jihad terror ops

Katz said, "There will be no impunity for Islamic terror against Israel in Damascus, nor in any other area."

 Aftermath of an Israeli strike in Damascus, Syria, March 13, 2025.

Palestinian source disputes Israeli claim that Hamas, PIJ have add'l Syrian front - report

The source added that such an allegation is a lie made up by Israel "to cover up its plans regarding Syria after the fall of the Assad regime."

 IDF soldiers operate on Mount Hermon, on the border between Israel and Syria, December 12, 2024

Sa'ar: Hamas, PIJ creating a new front against Israel in Syria

Sa'ar further addressed the new Syrian government led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, dubbing it "a Jihadist Islamist terror group."

 Newly appointed Israeli minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar attends a replacing ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem on November 10, 2024.