Palestinian Islamic Jihad

As Trump pushes for peace, Netanyahu is curbing IDF strikes in Gaza - analysis

The US is seeking to keep Gaza and Lebanon relatively quiet as it focuses on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, while pressing Israel to avoid a broader escalation.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.
Officers of the Nachal brigade train with Israeli soldiers from the Oketz unit in an urban warfare, at the mock village of El Poran, in northern Golan Heights.

WATCH: IDF paratroopers and K9 unit discover, destroy rocket-filled tunnel in southern Gaza

Illustrative: Black smoke rises at night after a residential block was targeted west of the Nuseirat Refugee Camp in the central Gaza Strip on July 15, 2026.

All Israeli strikes in Gaza to require IDF chief Zamir's approval as military tightens policies

The  inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, US, February 19, 2026.

Qatar, Egypt, Turkey condemn Israeli military action in Gaza, say it undermines path to peace


Witkoff calls for an 'all-or-nothing approach' to end Gaza war in meeting with hostage families

"There is hardship and shortage, but no starvation. Once we refute this Hamas claim, we can continue negotiations to end the war and bring back all the hostages," Witkoff said.

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff talks to hostage family members on August 2, 2025.

'Thin as a stick': PIJ releases video of hostage Rom Braslavski

People talk a lot about what is happening in Gaza, about hunger, and I want to ask everyone who spoke about hunger: Did you see our Rom?" his family asked.

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

Tamra resident indicted for transferring NIS 1.5 m. to PIJ under the guise of Gaza aid donations

A Tamra resident has been indicted for transferring over NIS 1.5 million to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, disguised as donations for Gaza's children.

 Police forces seen near Tamra in northern Israel. February 14, 2025.

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PIJ claims it lost contact with terrorists holding hostage Rom Braslavski

The Braslavski family said in a statement that Israeli officials were refusing to meet with them and provide updates on Rom's condition.

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

IDF confirms death of Hamas commander who infiltrated Israel on Oct. 7

Muhammad Uthayn, Commander of Hamas’ Daraj Tuffah Battalion and one of the perpetrators of the October 7 massacre, was confirmed killed by the IDF.

 IDF confirms death of Hamas commander Muhammad Uthayn, July 18, 2025.

IDF announces deaths of senior Hamas, PIJ terrorists in Gaza over past two weeks

Eight of the terrorists were from Hamas's Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades and one was from Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

 An IDF infographic identifying nine Gaza terrorists killed in July 2025.

IDF missile misfire kills six children, injures 17 at aid site in Gaza Strip - report

The strike was intended for a PIJ target, but misfired and hit a water distribution point in Nuseirat refugee camp.

 Palestinian boys mourn their brother, who was killed by Israeli fire while seeking aid near a distribution point in Rafah, according to medics, at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, July 12, 2025.

IDF targets Hamas, PIJ explosives, observation posts in bid to stop ambushes on troops

On Tuesday, the IDF announced that five soldiers were killed, and 14 were wounded in Beit Hanun by an explosive device Hamas terrorists planted.

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, July 12, 2025.

Gaza's deadly challenge: IDF faces renewed attacks as Hamas, allies regroup - analysis

As ceasefire talks continue, Hamas and other terrorist groups such as Islamic Jihad may be trying to go on the offensive in Gaza.

 Hamas terrorists carry grenade launchers at the funeral of Marwan Issa, a senior Hamas deputy military commander who was killed in the central Gaza Strip, February 7, 2025.