Editing Palestinian Islamic Jihad (section)

{{Evil Organization
|Box title    = Evil Organization
|Image        = PIJ emblem.png
|size   = 250
|fullname = Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine
|alias = Palestinian Islamic Jihad<br>PIJ
|origin = Gaza, Palestine
|foundation = 1981
|headquarters = Damascus, Syria
|commanders =[[Ziyad al-Nakhalah]] (2018 - present)<br>[[Ramadan Shalah]] (1995 - 2018)<br>[[Fathi Shaqaqi]] (1981 - 1995)
|agents = [[Abd Al Aziz Awda]]<br>[[Mahmoud Tawalbe]]<br>[[Hanadi Jaradat]]<br>[[Mohammed Dadouh]]<br>[[Mahmoud al-Majzoub]]<br>[[Husam Jaradat]]<br>[[Ayman al-Fayed]]
|skills = 
|goals = Establish an Islamic state in the Palestinian territories (ongoing)<br>Destroy the State of Israel (ongoing)
|crimes = [[Terrorism]]<br>[[Suicide Bombing|Suicide bombings]]<br>[[War crimes]]<br>[[Mass murder]]<br>Destruction of property<br>[[Kidnapping]]<br>[[Crimes against humanity]]<br>[[Arson]]<br>Mutilation
|type of villain = Islamic Extremists}}The '''Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine''' (Arabic: حركة الجهاد الإسلامي في فلسطين‎, ''Harakat al-Jihād al-Islāmi fi Filastīn'') known in the West as simply '''Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ)''', is a Palestinian [[militant Islam]]ist terrorist organization formed in 1981 whose objective is the destruction of the State of Israel and the establishment of a sovereign, Islamic Palestinian state. PIJ has been labelled a terrorist organisation by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Israel.

Iran is a major financial supporter of the PIJ. Following the Israeli and Egyptian squeeze on Hamas in early 2014, PIJ has seen its power steadily increase with the backing of funds from Iran. Its financial backing is believed to also come from Syria. The Islamic Jihad Movement has sent "its gratitude to the brothers in [[Hezbollah]], the Islamic resistance in South Lebanon. Particularly [[Hassan Nasrallah]], for their stance and support, be it financial, military or moral support".

The armed wing of PIJ is Al-Quds Brigades, formed in 1981, which is active in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, with its main strongholds in the West Bank being the cities of Hebron and Jenin. Its operations have included [[Suicide Bombing|suicide bombings]], attacks on Israeli civilians, as well as the firing of rockets into Israel. PIJ has much in common with [[Hamas]], with both fighting against the existence of the State of Israel. Both groups were formed as offshoots of the [[Muslim Brotherhood]] and receive a large amount of funding from Iran. With similar goals, Hamas and PIJ have worked together on a number of projects.

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad has claimed responsibility for many militant activities over the years. The organization is responsible for a number of attacks including more than 30 suicide bombings; indeed, on 22 December 2001, PIJ vowed to continue its campaign despite Hamas' decision to halt suicide bombings inside Israel in response to an alleged crackdown by [[Yasser Arafat]]. PIJ's representative in Lebanon, Abu Imad Al-Rifai noted, "Our position is to continue. We have no other choice. We are not willing to compromise." The international community considers the use of indiscriminate attacks on civilian populations and the use of human shields as illegal under international law.