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UN officials visit jailed Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader, warn ceasefire still ‘fragile’

JNSAugust 11, 2022

PIJ claims it conditioned the ceasefire on an international effort to secure the release of Bassam al-Sa'adi; Israel agreed to no such condition, says Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz.

Bassem al-Sa'adi, Aug. 2, 2022. Credit: Israel Security Agency.

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UN officials visit jailed Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader, warn ceasefire still ‘fragile’

August 11, 2022

PIJ claims it conditioned the ceasefire on an international effort to secure the release of Bassam al-Sa'adi; Israel agreed to no such condition, says Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz.

Bassem al-Sa'adi, Aug. 2, 2022. Credit: Israel Security Agency.

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Egyptian mediators focus de-escalation efforts on Islamic Jihad leaders in Lebanon

Lilach Shoval, Dana Ben-Shimon and Ilya YegorovIsrael HayomAugust 3, 2022

Hamas's leaders are stuck between a rock and a hard place: An unwanted military clash with Israel, or a showdown with the second-strongest armed group in Gaza.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad fighters take part in a military parade in Al-Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, on June 24, 2022. Photo by Attia Muhammed/Flash90.

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Roads around Gaza closed for second day amid fears of Islamic Jihad reprisals

August 3, 2022

Tensions remain high following the arrest by Israeli forces of Bassam al-Sa’adi, the terror group’s Judea and Samaria chief.

Israeli soldiers block roads near the border with the Gaza Strip on Aug. 2, 2022. Photo by Flash90.

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