Islamic jihad

Iran’s ‘jihad of knowledge’ was never about its people - opinion

How the Islamic Republic weaponized science, hollowed out its universities, and left its citizens to pay the price

The ‘jihad of knowledge’ is a state doctrine, introduced by the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated by Israel and the US in the opening strike of the current war.
 A representation of the cryptocurrency is seen in front of Binance logo in this illustration taken, March 4, 2022.

Iran transferred $1.7b. to terror proxies through cryptocurrency service Binance last year - NYT

MEMBERS OF the Palestinian security forces show a presence in Jenin in the West Bank, earlier this month. Airstrikes by the Israel Air Force on Palestinian-controlled areas, including Jenin, are a significant escalation in Israeli defense, says the writer.

Hamas condemns PA forces for killing two children in West Bank op.

An illustration of the flags of Israel and Qatar.

Qatar’s ‘Ring of Fire’: The growing influence posing a deadly threat to Israel's security - opinion


Iran's influence, impact on Middle East should be a red flag to all - opinion

It is clear that the Iranian zeal for exporting its influence and impact on the region is being cleverly and patiently executed on multiple levels and in multiple arenas.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG addresses a joint session of the US Congress on Wednesday. ‘The world cannot remain indifferent to the Iranian regime’s call to wipe Israel off the map,’ he declared.

Palestinian Authority arrests five Islamic Jihad terrorists in Jenin

The Islamic Jihad terroirist group said Palestinian security forces arrested five of its members in Jenin overnight.

 A person holds up a gun during the funeral of two Palestinian Islamic Jihad gunmen who were killed in an Israeli raid, in Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank May 10, 2023.

Palestinians celebrate ‘victory’ after IDF pullout from Jenin

Palestinians are claiming triumph as Israeli forces pull out of Jenin, claiming they thwarted the Israeli military's goals.

 Rubble on the streets of the West Bank city of Jenin, following a major Israeli aerial and ground offensive in Jenin, in one of Israel's biggest military operation in the Palestinian territory in years. July 4, 2023.

Jenin, the West Bank terror capital - opinion

The combination of the economic turmoil in Jenin, life under the military operations, leadership that incites violence, and the inaction of the PA have emboldened extremism.

 An Israeli operation in the West Bank city of Jenin, on July 3, 2023.

Support the troops - editorial

Approximately 25% of the population in the Jenin area is affiliated with Palestinian Islamic Jihad and some 20% is affiliated with Hamas, according to the IDF Spokesperson.

 IDF SOLDIERS in training during an exercise. A logical conclusion is that America hates a powerful Israel, says the writer.

Egypt wants return of PA to Gaza border crossing, Palestinians say

The terminal, the only crossing point between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, has been under Hamas' control since its violent takeover of the Gaza Strip in 2007.

 Palestinian security forces loyal to Hamas guard at the Rafah border crossing to Egypt in the southern Gaza Strip

Jerusalem Day lessons: Israelis shouldn't be afraid of terrorists' threats - analysis

Hamas, with all its bluster, knew that if it were to fire rockets at Jerusalem because of the flag march, Israel would hit back hard.

 Israeli security personnel stand by as Israelis shout slogans and gather at Damascus gate to Jerusalem's Old city marking Jerusalem Day, in Jerusalem May 18, 2023

Israel’s operation in Gaza: A new level in precision fighting - opinion

While credit is due for the IDF's precision in the recent operation, credit is missing in the Israeli government's economic policy.

 THE IRON Dome air defense system intercepts rockets fired from the Gaza Strip, as seen from Sderot, on Saturday. Over a thousand rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip, but the US wants Israel to stop.

Letters to the Editor May 17, 2023: Smaller and shorter

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

Killing jihad commanders amplifies an illusion - opinion

The killing of the jihad commanders is justified, but it does not eradicate these roots, it nurtures them.

 A FUNERAL procession takes place for Islamic Jihad commander Ali Ghali and his brother, Mahmoud, who were killed in an Israeli strike in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, on Thursday.