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The Islamic Jihad is planning revenge on Israel

27 May 2023

The Islamic Jihad has begun to restore its military capabilities that were damaged in the “Shield and Arrow” operation, its prestige in the Arab world has been damaged and it is planning a revenge against Israel that will restore some of its dignity.
The Palestinian street does not buy the explanations of the leader of the Islamic Jihad about the assassination of the military leadership of his organization, Israel achieved a temporary tactical and psychological victory over the terrorist organization.

Palestinian fear of continued targeted assassinations

23 May 2023

The renewal of Israel’s policy of targeted assassinations surprised the terrorist organizations and shocked them, they are now busy hiding and preparing a response to Israel’s new policy.
Senior security officials are recommending to the political echelon to extend the policy abroad as well and to hit the terrorist leaders who operate terrorism in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip by remote control.

Corruption in the PA Chairman’s office

21 May 2023

A Palestinian organization exposes a corruption affair involving the office of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas related to the export of dates from the settlements to Turkey.
The phenomenon of corruption in the mechanisms of the PA is the talk of the day in the Palestinian street, which believes that the rule of Mahmoud Abbas is much more corrupt than the rule of Yasser Arafat.

Hamas is pushing for an intifada in Judea and Samaria and is calming down in Gaza

20 May 2023

Hamas movement is now focusing on Judea and Samaria and is working to establish terrorist cells and encouraging the residents to embark on an armed intifada against Israel.
It is a strategic decision stemming from a desire to allow the Gaza Strip to rest from the rounds of fighting against Israel and out of fear of losing the movement’s civilian achievements.

The headquarters of the terrorist organizations in Gaza Strip

18 May 2023

The terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip activated again during the “Shield and Arrow” operation their joint war room which directed the terrorist attacks on Israeli cities.
This war room is considered to be the headquarters of the terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip, its activities are dangerous and it has become an important target for the IDF.

The mistakes of the Islamic Jihad

17 May 2023

The Islamic Jihad began drawing lessons from the last round of fighting against Israel and prepares for the next round of fighting.
The leadership of the organization made a series of wrong decisions, Iran is disappointed with it and Hamas is gaining more power at its expense.

The Islamic Jihad grew stronger in Judea and Samaria

15 May 2023

After the “Shield and Arrow” operation, the confrontation between Israel and the Islamic Jihad moves to Judea and Samaria where the organization managed to establish itself and establish an extensive terrorist infrastructure.
Islamic Jihad activists are full of motivation to take revenge on Israel and try to take control of the territories of Judea and Samaria and overthrow the PA rule.

The new tactic of Islamic Jihad

14 May 2023

Unlike previous rounds of fighting against Israel, this time the Islamic Jihad surprised and adopted a new tactic of psychological warfare against Israel and an attempt to drag it into a war of attrition.
Israel managed to isolate the Islamic Jihad, took the initiative and eliminated its military leadership, but its deterrence will be tested again in the coming days.

The leadership of the Islamic Jihad abroad is leading the battle against Israel

13 May 2023

The leadership of the Islamic Jihad abroad is now conducting the round of fighting against Israel with the encouragement of Iran which is pushing for continued rocket attacks on Israel.
The Islamic Jihad threatens to extend the campaign until the parade of flags in the capital next week and to attack Jerusalem with rockets.

The Islamic Jihad wants an image of victory

12 May 2023

In Cairo, the talks between the Egyptian intelligence and the leadership of the Islamic Jihad continue in an attempt to reach a formula for a ceasefire while Iran is trying to torpedo the negotiations.
The Islamic Jihad feels humiliated and is looking to save its prestige, it is looking for an “image of victory” in the form of harming the Israelis or fulfilling the conditions it has set for Israel.

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The Islamic Jihad is planning revenge on Israel