Palestinian Islamic Jihad

IDF, Shin Bet kill PIJ terrorist who kidnapped minor from kibbutz during October 7 massacre

PIJ terrorist Zaki Youssef Mahmoud Abu Mustafa was killed in a strike in the Gaza Strip on Friday, according to a joint statement released by the IDF and Shin Bet.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad Zaki Youssef Mahmoud Abu Mustafa was killed in a strike in an IDF strike in the Gaza Strip on June 19, 2026.
Terrorists from Palestinian Islamic Jihad stand on a street during Eid al-Adha, in Gaza City, May 27, 2026.

IDF kills two Palestinian Islamic Jihad commanders, one Hamas commander in precision strikes

Terrorists from Palestinian Islamic Jihad's al-Quds Brigades stand guard on the street during an Eid al-Adha celebration in Gaza City, May 27, 2026; illustrative.

IDF strike kills three senior Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza Strip, military confirms

Wael Mahmoud Abd al-Halim, who served as the Islamic Jihad's Commander of the Beqaa region in Lebanon.

IDF kills Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander in targeted strike in Lebanon


'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.

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.