Palestinian Islamic Jihad

IDF, Border Police arrest 10 PIJ terrorists near Jenin who planned attack on Israeli citizens

According to the IDF, the terror cell had been planning an attack against civilians in the northern West Bank before being apprehended by IDF soldiers and Border Police officers.

Israeli soldiers deploy in the West Bank city of Hebron as Palestinian residents protest against their forced displacement from their homes amid an ongoing Israeli military operation and restrictions on movement in parts of the city, November 1, 2026.
IDF kills six terrorists in series of strikes near Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip, November 4, 2026.

IDF, Shin Bet kill six terrorists from three separate organizations in strikes near Khan Yunis

A HAMAS terrorist is seen alongside guns in Gaza.

Shin Bet accused of coercing Gaza targets into deadly strikes to spare families - report

Missiles fired by Hamas and the Islamic Jihad the day of the incident.

Behind the scenes on how IDF got its biggest ‘hasbara’ win of the war - exclusive


PIJ claims it handed over 'last hostage in its possession' as Israel awaits Ran Gvili's return

The al-Quds Brigades "adhered to all the terms of the ceasefire agreement," Hamza claimed, which he said came about as an achievement of Palestinian martial efforts during the war.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hamas terrorists transport a white body bag believed to carry the remains of an Israeli hostage in the town of Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip on December 3, 2025.

Ex-hostage Rom Braslavski recounts 'horrors' of Oct. 7 at Italy’s ruling party conference

Speaking in Rome at a conference for PM Giorgia Meloni's party, former hostage Rom Braslavski described the “horror” he witnessed on October 7 and the torture he endured in Gaza captivity.

Former hostage Ron Braslavski speaks at the Brothers of Italy party conference in Rome, December 7, 2025.

Israel to Hamas in Cairo: Return Ran Gvili’s remains, accept Gaza disarmament terms - N12

The Coordinator for Hostages and Missing Persons Gal Hirsch left for Cairo for talks on Gvili's return, as well as advancement to the second phase of the hostage and ceasefire deal.

A woman holds a picture of dead hostage Ran Gvili, whose body hasn't been returned yet, as Israelis attend a rally calling for the immediate return of the remains of all hostages held in Gaza, more than two years after the deadly October 7, 2023, attack on Israel by Hamas, at Hostages Square.

Sudthisak Rinthalak identified as deceased hostage returned to Israel, PMO confirms

The PMO noted that Rinthalak's family, as well as the Thai ambassador to Israel, Boonyarit Vichienphan, expressed their appreciation for Israel's efforts to return Rinthalak's remains.

Sudthisak Rinthalak

Former Gaza hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak remains are identified, IDF confirms

Israel's Public Health Service is in constant contact with the families of the final two victims, the PMO confirmed.

Red Cross personnel wait to head towards an area within the "yellow line" to which Israeli troops withdrew under the ceasefire, as Hamas says it continues to search for the bodies of deceased hostages seized during the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, in Gaza City November 20, 2025.

Returned hostage Dror Or laid to rest in Kibbutz Be'eri

Or's remains were returned to Israel by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hamas via the Red Cross last week.

Returned hostage Dror Or laid to rest in Kibbutz Be'eri, November 30, 2025.

Qatar calls to continue Gaza ceasefire deal, drawing Hostage Forum's ire

Following Dror Or’s return to Israel, the two deceased hostages who remain in Gaza are Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak and St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili.

 Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari, speaks in Doha, Qatar, February 20, 2024.

Hamas terrorists building growing armed presence in Syria, Lebanon - KAN

Hamas is reportedly establishing a base in Syria while aiding Hezbollah’s efforts to rebuild rocket supplies in southern Lebanon, KAN News reports.

Hamas terrorists escorting Red Cross during a search for the remains of deceased hostages in Gaza City, November 12, 2025.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad building growing armed presence in Syria with regime’s approval - report

PIJ has reportedly expanded the capabilities of its military wing within Syria in recent weeks, particularly in the Palestinian refugee camps near Damascus.

A masked gunman from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement keeps watch as others search for bodies in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip on November 21, 2025.

Dror Or identified as Gaza hostage returned to Israel, PMO confirms

Or was murdered on October 7, 2023, and his body was taken to Gaza by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. His death was formally determined on May 2, 2024. Or was 48 and had three children.

Dror Or