The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/palestinian-islamic-jihad/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:27:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Palestinian Islamic Jihad | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/palestinian-islamic-jihad/ 32 32 Gaza talks hosted by Egypt stall as Hamas disarmament ‘remains only point of contention’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-talks-hosted-by-egypt-stall-as-hamas-disarmament-remains-only-point-of-contention/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:39:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3839962 As terror groups refuse to hand over weapons, Palestinian source says 'talks continuing... in a context of clearly differing visions,' as another claims ball 'now in Israel and mediators' court'

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]]> IDF strikes said to kill 6 in Gaza; Israel briefly closes crossings amid Iran fighting https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-strikes-said-to-kill-6-in-gaza-israel-briefly-closes-crossings-amid-iran-fighting/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:02:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3839098 8-year-old boy reportedly among dead in Jabalia; IDF says 3 top Islamic Jihad operatives killed in weekend strike; Cairo talks between mediators, Palestinian factions continue

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]]> Lebanon’s death toll tops 3,000 in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanons-death-toll-tops-3000-in-fighting-between-israel-and-hezbollah/ Mon, 18 May 2026 18:40:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3826145 Figures don't identify combatants, and list 292 women and 211 children among casualties; IDF kills senior Islamic Jihad commander; Lebanese president defends talks with Israel

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]]> IDF says soldier killed, another seriously hurt by ‘friendly-fire’ in southern Lebanon https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-soldier-killed-another-seriously-hurt-by-friendly-fire-in-southern-lebanon/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:40:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3794729 Sgt. First Class Guy Ludar, 21, fatally shot during overnight raid; Israeli Air Force hits IRGC and Palestinian Islamic Jihad command centers in Beirut, renews strikes on Tyre

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]]> With Hamas focused on Gaza, Islamic Jihad seen filling vacuum in West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-hamas-focused-on-gaza-revival-islamic-jihad-seen-strengthening-in-west-bank/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:16:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3734534&preview=true&preview_id=3734534 Iran-backed PIJ terror group's flexible command structure and unfettered emphasis on armed conflict has helped it expand influence in the territory, deepening the challenge for Israel

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]]> IDF strike targets Islamic Jihad operatives in Lebanon; 4 reported killed https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-strike-targets-islamic-jihad-operatives-in-lebanon-4-reported-killed/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:24:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3755206 Attack on members of Palestinian terror group occurs nearly 25 miles north of Lebanon's border with Israel; Hezbollah operative killed in separate strike

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]]> 12 said killed in IDF Gaza strikes, including senior Islamic Jihad commander https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-least-12-said-killed-in-idf-gaza-strikes-including-senior-islamic-jihad-commander/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:45:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3754829 Military says it targeted terror operatives after 'blatant' ceasefire violation; Nasser Hospital warns MSF of consequences if it doesn't retract claim of gunmen in hospital

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]]> Settlers demolish 15 Palestinian homes, residents say, as West Bank attacks continue https://www.timesofisrael.com/settlers-demolish-15-palestinian-homes-residents-say-as-west-bank-attacks-continue/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:01:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3752990 Palestinian water provider says workers were assaulted by settlers; prosecutors charge man suspected in attack last fall; IDF nabs Palestinians affiliated with Hamas, Islamic Jihad

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]]> 32 Gazans said killed in wave of strikes as IDF responds to truce violation https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-least-28-gazans-said-killed-in-wave-of-strikes-as-idf-responds-to-truce-violation/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:32:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3745344 Military says it targeted Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives, weapons sites after gunmen emerged from Rafah tunnel; strikes are among the deadliest since October ceasefire

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]]> Freed captive Sasha Troufanov reveals sexual harassment during Gaza captivity https://www.timesofisrael.com/freed-captive-sasha-troufanov-reveals-sexual-harassment-during-gaza-captivity/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 02:46:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3744583&preview=true&preview_id=3744583 In BBC interview, ex-hostage recalls being captured by terrorists on Oct. 7 and shot in the legs while trying to flee, says Palestinian civilians beat him after he was abducted into Gaza

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]]> Abbas signs decree seen aimed at barring Hamas from participating in local elections https://www.timesofisrael.com/abbas-signs-decree-seen-aimed-at-barring-hamas-from-participating-in-local-elections/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:42:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3743043 Amendment to election law requires all candidates to sign pledge accepting PLO 'national program,' which includes recognizing Israel, two-state solution and renouncing terror

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]]> Israel says Gaza strikes hit senior terrorists in response to truce violation https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-says-gaza-strikes-hit-senior-terrorists-in-response-to-truce-violation/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:24:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3735484 Hamas commander Muhammad al-Hawli and PIJ commander Ahraf al-Khatib killed in separate strikes; Israel says attacks were reaction to Tuesday exchange of fire in Rafah

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]]> IDF says 6 gunmen killed Tuesday in Rafah firefight after ‘serious violation’ of truce https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-6-gunmen-killed-tuesday-in-rafah-firefight-after-serious-violation-of-truce/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:01:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3733799&preview=true&preview_id=3733799 Weapons found on bodies of suspects after they approached forces on the Israel-controlled side of the Yellow Line, sparking a clash and airstrikes in the area

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]]> IDF kills 2 gunmen in Rafah firefight, search for additional suspects https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-kills-2-gunmen-in-rafah-firefight-search-for-additional-suspects/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:56:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3733221 Senior government official says Islamic Jihad knows where last slain hostage Ran Gvili is located

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]]> IDF said to detain Islamic Jihad operative in Gaza amid hunt for final hostage’s body https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-said-to-detain-islamic-jihad-operative-during-search-for-final-hostages-body/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 19:31:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3721864 Palestinian sources tell Asharq al-Awsat Israeli forces nabbed terror group member in Hamas-held area of the Strip; army denies report it shifted Yellow Line

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