Palestinian Islamic Jihad

On This Day: Yasser Arafat, PNC, announce Palestinian Declaration of Independence in Algiers

November 15 is also the birthday of Arafat's successor as PA leader, Mahmoud Abbas, who was born in Safed during the British Mandate in 1935.

Yasser Arafat raises his hand as he declares an independent Palestinian state during the PNC meeting in Algiers. November 15, 1988.
Hamas terrorists escorting Red Cross during a search for the remains of deceased hostages in Gaza City, November 12, 2025.

Hamas has information about location of four remaining deceased hostages' remains - KAN

Lior Rudaeff

Lior Rudaeff, the grandfather who died protecting his community, returns home

Released Israeli hostage, Rom Braslavski, during an interview for Channel 13.

Starved, blindfolded, beaten: Ex-hostage Rom Braslavski recalls torture in captivity


Why does Donald Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza not mention Islamic Jihad? - analysis

Khalil Shikaki, director of the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, told The Media Line that his survey shows Islamic Jihad support at roughly 1%–2% in both Gaza and the West Bank

Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. January 30, 2025.

Rubio says 'all mediators agree' Israel's Gaza strike on PIJ terrorist was justified self-defense

The US Secretary of State stated that the strike was not a violation of the Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal and drew attention to the 13 deceased hostages whose remains are still being held in Gaza.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to reporters as U.S. President Donald Trump stands next to him aboard Air Force One en route to Tokyo, Japan, for the second stop on his Asia tour, October 27, 2025.

‘They demanded he convert to Islam’: Rom Braslavski's mother says son was alone for two years

Psychological abuse inflicted on Israeli hostages included repeated efforts to induce him to fast during Ramadan or read the Quran in return for food and better conditions.

Former hostage Rom Braslavski, with his family, in a helicopter on their way to the hospital. October 14, 2025.

Who is German-Israeli hostage Rom Braslavski, one of the heroes of Nova? - explainer

The trained medic was abducted while trying to fight off the invading terrorists from the Nova Music Festival.

Rom Braslavski

Hamas senior official: No hostage, 'prisoner exchange' without end to war

Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan said the group will not release hostages unless the Israel-Hamas war fully ends in an interview with Qatar-based Al Araby TV.

 Hamas official Osama Hamdan attends a news conference in Beirut, Lebanon, March 20, 2024

Israeli gov’t votes to approve Gaza deal after hours-long debate, Trump says he ended war in Gaza

Smotrich, Ben-Gvir poised to reject deal in cabinet, government votes • Gaza deal a major achievement for Israel, FM Gideon Sa'ar tells 'Post' • IDF soldier wounded in operational accident

Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner,and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Hamas, Israel agree to Gaza deal, Israeli gov't to convene Thursday to approve agreement

Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi's proof-of-life video released • Trump: Hostages will probably be released on Monday, Iran will be part of Middle East peace • Netanyahu invites Trump to speak to Knesset

IDF operates in Gaza City, October 6, 2025.

Hamas, PIJ flags waved at NYC October 7 massacre anniversary march

At a Manhattan march marking Hamas’s October 7 massacre, protesters waved Hamas and PIJ flags and praised Yahya Sinwar as a “martyr.”

The yellow and black flag of Palestinian Islamic Jihad seen during a pro-Palestinian protest in New York City, October 7, 2025.

Palestinian official ‘reveals’ Cairo discussions about post-war cooperation

Multiple Palestinian factions, including Hamas and the Palestinian Liberation Organization, recently met in Egypt to discuss cooperation.

 Members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command (PFLP-GC) carry banners and flags during a march marking the annual al-Quds Day, (Jerusalem Day), at Burj al-Barajneh Palestinian refugee camp in Beirut, Lebanon April 5, 2024.

Qatar, Egypt share Trump's Gaza plan with Hamas, official says

Hamas negotiators told mediators they will review the plan "in good faith" and provide response, the official said.

Hamas members stand at the funeral of Marwan Issa, a senior Hamas deputy military commander who was killed in an Israeli airstrike during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, in the central Gaza Strip, February 7, 2025.

Lawsuits against British bank accused of supporting terrorist organizations were dismissed

Standard Chartered Bank was accused of indirectly supporting Hamas, Hezbollah, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and the Mahdi Army.

The Standard Chartered bank logo is seen at their headquarters in London, Britain, July 26, 2022