Palestinian Islamic Jihad - 10.05.2020 Flashcards

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What is the Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine ?

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The Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine (حركة الجهاد الإسلامي في فلسطين‎ Harakat al-Jihād al-Islāmi fi Filastīn), known in the West as simply Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), is a Damascus-based Palestinian Islamist organization formed in 1981.

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حركة الجهاد الإسلامي في فلسطين‎

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The Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine (حركة الجهاد الإسلامي في فلسطين‎ Harakat al-Jihād al-Islāmi fi Filastīn), known in the West as simply Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), is a Damascus-based Palestinian Islamist organization formed in 1981.

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What is Palestinian Islamic Jihad?

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The Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine (حركة الجهاد الإسلامي في فلسطين‎ Harakat al-Jihād al-Islāmi fi Filastīn), known in the West as simply Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), is a Damascus-based Palestinian Islamist organization formed in 1981.

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What is PIJ?

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The Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine (Arabic: دﺎﮭﺠﻟا ﺔﻛﺮﺣ ﻦﯿﻄﺴﻠﻓ ﻲﻓ ﻲﻣﻼﺳﻹا , Harakat al-Jihād al-Islāmi fi Filastīn), known in the West as simply Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), is a Damascus-based Palestinian Islamist organization formed in 1981.

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When was Palestinian Islamic Jihad formed?

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The Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine (حركة الجهاد الإسلامي في فلسطين‎, Harakat al-Jihād al-Islāmi fi Filastīn), known in the West as simply Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), is a Damascus-based Palestinian Islamist organization formed in 1981.

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What is the umbrella organization which PIJ and Hamas are members of?

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PIJ together with Hamas and six other factions are members of the Alliance of Palestinian Forces, which rejects the Oslo Accords and whose objective is the establishment of a sovereign, Islamic Palestinian state. Neither PIJ nor Hamas are members of PLO.

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What is the central objective of Hamas?

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PIJ together with Hamas and six other factions are members of the Alliance of Palestinian Forces, which rejects the Oslo Accords and whose objective is the establishment of a sovereign, Islamic Palestinian state. Neither PIJ nor Hamas are members of PLO.

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What is the central objective of PIJ?

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PIJ together with Hamas and six other factions are members of the Alliance of Palestinian Forces, which rejects the Oslo Accords and whose objective is the establishment of a sovereign, Islamic Palestinian state. Neither PIJ nor Hamas are members of PLO.

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Is Hamas part of the PLO?

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Neither PIJ nor Hamas are members of PLO.

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Is PIJ part of the PLO?

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Neither PIJ nor Hamas are members of PLO.

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What is the official position of the US regarding Palestinian Islamic Jihad?

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PIJ has been labelled a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Israel.

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Name some countries that view PIJ as a terrorist organization

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PIJ has been labelled a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Israel.

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What is the name of the armed wing of PIJ?

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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.

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سرايا القدس‎

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Al-Quds Brigades (AQB) (سرايا القدس‎, Saraya al-Quds meaning Jerusalem Brigades) is the armed wing of the Palestinian Islamist organization Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ)

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What is the Al-Quds Brigades?

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Al-Quds Brigades (AQB) (سرايا القدس‎, Saraya al-Quds meaning Jerusalem Brigades) is the armed wing of the Palestinian Islamist organization Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ)

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Where are the main strongholds of Al-Quds Brigades in Israel?

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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.

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What acts of terror have been perpetuated in Israel by the Al-Quds Brigades?

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Al-Quds Brigades operations have included suicide bombings, attacks on Israeli civilians, as well as the firing of rockets into Israel.

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What do PIJ and Hamas have in common?

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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, are members of the Alliance of Palestinian Forces and receive a large amount of funding from Iran.

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What two terror groups in Israel are offshoots of the Muslim Brotherhood?

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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, are members of the Alliance of Palestinian Forces and receive a large amount of funding from Iran.

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What verse in the Qur’an is quoted on the flag of the Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine?

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The organization’s banner leads from a verse in the Qur’an “And those who do jihad for Us, we shall guide them to our paths. And God is with those who do good.”

وَالَّذِينَ جَاهَدُوا فِينَا لَنَهْدِيَنَّهُمْ سُبُلَنَا ۚ وَإِنَّ اللَّهَ لَمَعَ الْمُحْسِنِينَ

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What was the original aim of the PIJ?

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The aim of the organization was the establishment of a sovereign, Islamic Palestinian state within the geographic borders of pre-1948 Mandatory Palestine. Completely rejecting the political process, the organization professes that its goals can only be achieved through military means

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What is the policy of the PIJ regarding the political process with Israel?

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The aim of the organization was the establishment of a sovereign, Islamic Palestinian state within the geographic borders of pre-1948 Mandatory Palestine. Completely rejecting the political process, the organization professes that its goals can only be achieved through military means

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How does the PIJ believes its goals are to be achieved?

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The aim of the organization was the establishment of a sovereign, Islamic Palestinian state within the geographic borders of pre-1948 Mandatory Palestine. Completely rejecting the political process, the organization professes that its goals can only be achieved through military means

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When did PIJ begin its armed operations against Israel?

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PIJ began its armed operations against Israel in 1984.

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What happened in 1984, with respect to PIJ?

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PIJ began its armed operations against Israel in 1984.

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When were the leaders of PIJ exiled from Israel to Lebanon?

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In 1988, its leaders were exiled by Israel to Lebanon. While in Lebanon, the group received training, support and other backing from Hezbollah and its backers in Iran, and developed a close relationship with the organization.

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How did the leaders of PIJ benefit from the exile from Israel to Lebanon?

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In 1988, its leaders were exiled by Israel to Lebanon. While in Lebanon, the group received training, support and other backing from Hezbollah and its backers in Iran, and developed a close relationship with the organization.

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What role has Hezbollah played in the history of the PIJ?

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In 1988, its leaders were exiled by Israel to Lebanon. While in Lebanon, the group received training, support and other backing from Hezbollah and its backers in Iran, and developed a close relationship with the organization.

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With which group did the leaders of PIJ form a close relationship with in Lebanon and why?

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In 1988, its leaders were exiled by Israel to Lebanon. While in Lebanon, the group received training, support and other backing from Hezbollah and its backers in Iran, and developed a close relationship with the organization.

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Where are the current headquarters and offices of PIJ?

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In 1990, the headquarters of PIJ moved to the Syrian capital, Damascus, where it continues to be based, with offices in Beirut, Tehran, and Khartoum

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What happened in 1990, with respect to PIJ?

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In 1990, the headquarters of PIJ moved to the Syrian capital, Damascus, where it continues to be based, with offices in Beirut, Tehran, and Khartoum

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What do the cities Beirut, Tehran and Khartoum have in common regarding PIJ?

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In 1990, the headquarters of PIJ moved to the Syrian capital, Damascus, where it continues to be based, with offices in Beirut, Tehran, and Khartoum

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What is the branch of Islam that the PIJ affiliate with?

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The group is a Sunni Jihadist movement but includes other religious beliefs.

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Is the PIJ a Sunni or Shiite movement?

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The group is a Sunni Jihadist movement but includes other religious beliefs.

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What social services does Islamic Jihad offer in the Palestinian territories?

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Islamic Jihad also control dozens of religious organizations in the Palestinian territories that are registered as NGOs and operate mosques, schools, and medical facilities that offer free services.

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What colors commonly used in Palestinian flags are also found on the logo of the Islamic Jihad movement?

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The three colors commonly used in Palestinian flags, also found on the logo of the Islamic Jihad movement are red, green and black.

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What symbols are used on the Islamic Jihad logo?

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The Islamic Jihad logo is a collection of symbols alluding to the Palestinian struggle for Muslim sovereignity in the land of Israel, including the Dome of the Rock, two long guns, clenched fists and the geographical shape of Israel painted red.

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גא”פ

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תנועת הג’יהאד האסלאמי בפלסטין (בערבית: حركة الجهاد الإسلامي في فلسطين, תעתיק מדויק: חרכת אלג’האד אלאסלאמי פי פלסטין, בראשי תיבות: גא”פ) הוא ארגון טרור פלסטיני, בעל אידאולוגיה אסלאמית, המשלב קנאות דתית ולאומנות.

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Iranian admiral Ali Shamkhani

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Ziyad al-Nakhalah and Iranian Admiral Ali Shamkhani

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Ziyad al-Nakhalah and Iranian Admiral Ali Shamkhani

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Ziyad al-Nakhalah and Mohammad Javad Zarif (Iranian foreign minister)

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Ziyad al-Nakhalah and Qasem Soleimani

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PIJ flag