Palestinian Islamic Jihad

Palestinian terrorists considering moving hostages to Gaza City to deter IDF offensive - report

Saudi-owned, London-based outlet Asharq al-Awsat's report is based on sources from the terrorist groups.

A Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist during a hostage release ceremony in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, January 30, 2025; illustrative.
Israeli hostage Evyatar David as he appears in a Hamas propaganda video, August 2, 2025.

'Never again is today': We must not allow the world to forget starving hostages - editorial

Holocaust survivors suffering from starvation, malnourishment, sickness; illustrative.

Holocaust health echoes: Gaza hostages David, Braslavski suffering from starvation, trauma

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

WATCH: 'I've run out of food, water, I can't stand,' Rom Braslavski says in PIJ hostage video


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.

Syria welcomes US decision to lift sanctions on country

The lifting of sanctions is said to come into effect on Sunday.

 People celebrate after US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would order the lifting of sanctions on Syria, in Damascus, May 13, 2025.