Palestinian Islamic Jihad

IDF troops find Gaza tunnel after rain, flood-induced landslides reveal terror site, 'Post' learns

The tunnel was located approximately 800 meters from the border, near Kibbutz Kissufim, and is entirely within Israel's side of the Yellow Line.

A man walks in floodwaters at a makeshift camp housing displaced Palestinians following heavy rain in Gaza City on November 25, 2025.
Soldiers from the 36th Division uncover Hamas terror tunnels in Khan Yunis, Southern Gaza Strip, 2025.

IDF in 'race against time' to destroy Gaza tunnels before diplomacy halts it

 IDF soldiers operate, eliminate Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist in Gaza, April 21, 2025.

Israel kidnaps PIJ terrorist in covert op. in Hamas-controlled Gaza, pursuing Ran Gvili - report

Posters of Ran Gvili, whose body is still being held captive by Hamas in Gaza, seen at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. December 02, 2025.

Israel hands mediators list of PIJ terrorists with knowledge of Ran Gvili’s location - report


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.

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