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Part of IDF targeted senior Hamas operatives in northern Gaza, while Israeli forces struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Hamas continues to operate in the Gaza Strip.

How could the sustained Israeli campaign against Hamas's command structure affect Palestinian Islamic Jihad?

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Palestinian Islamic Jihad may face increased targeting as Israel dismantles Hamas' leadership. The Israeli campaign against Hamas is characterized by highly precise intelligence operations and targeted killings aimed at preventing the group from rebuilding its military strength. This campaign involves the Shin Bet conducting ground operations and strikes deep inside the Gaza Strip. Given that the Shin Bet already conducts intelligence and military operations against Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the systematic nature of the current campaign suggests that PIJ could become a target of similar operations aimed at disrupting its command structure and personnel.

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  • The campaign is based on highly precise intelligence, special forces and the Israeli Air Force.jns.org
  • The operation against Hamas' internal security chief was a major achievement for the Shin Bet.jns.org

Why it matters

The campaign represents a significant effort by Israel to dismantle the military and governing capabilities of militant groups in Gaza. For Palestinian Islamic Jihad, this means facing a sustained, high-intensity threat from Israeli intelligence and military forces, potentially leading to the elimination of senior commanders and disruption of its operational network.

This effort occurs amid the ongoing Gaza War, where Israel continues ground and air operations while Hamas and other militant groups remain active. The targeting of leadership figures is a central objective of Israel's campaign, reinforcing the military and security context of the Gaza Strip.

What we don't know yet

  • Will Israel explicitly expand its intelligence and military operations to target Palestinian Islamic Jihad?
  • How will PIJ adapt its command structure and operational methods to counter the targeted killings?

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What would change this answer

Israel announces a shift in its military strategy or operational focusThis would indicate whether the campaign is strictly focused on Hamas or if it is broadening its scope to include other militant groups like PIJ.
A durable ceasefire is established in GazaThe intensity and scope of the targeted operations would likely decrease, reducing the immediate threat to PIJ.

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    Since the Shin Bet is conducting intelligence operations, how might the IDF's role in ground operations change if PIJ leadership is successfully targeted?

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