Islamic Jihad Calls For End to Peace Talks - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

Abeer Ayyoub

Abeer Ayyoub

Aug 26, 2013

Islamic Jihad militants ride on a pickup truck as they follow the convoy of freed Palestinian prisoner Ibrahim Baroud, upon his arrival in the northern Gaza Strip April 8, 2013. Baroud, who was convicted of his affiliation with the armed group of Islamic Jihad and for carrying out armed attacks against Israel, was released on Monday after serving 27 years in an Israeli jail, according to media reports. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem (GAZA - Tags: POLITICS) - RTXYD6V — Islamic Jihad militants follow the convoy of freed Palestinian prisoner Ibrahim Baroud, on his arrival in the northern Gaza Strip, April 8, 2013. — REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Islamic Jihad has joined with Hamas to call on the Palestinian Authority (PA) to halt US-brokered peace talks with Israel, warning that resistance in the West Bank remains an option.

Supporters of the two factions held a demonstration on Friday, Aug. 23, urging the Fatah-led government in the West Bank to end the “absurd” ongoing negotiations.

Rami Hamdallah, President of al-Najah National University, speaks during a graduation ceremony at the university in the West Bank city of Nablus June 16, 2011. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas named British-educated political independent Hamdallah as new prime minister on June 2, 2013, a move that was immediately condemned by Gaza Strip rulers Hamas. Picture taken June 16, 2011. REUTERS/Abed Omar Qusini (WEST BANK - Tags: POLITICS EDUCATION) - RTX109UZ

Gaza Factions Denounce Hamdallah Appointment

Abeer Ayyoub

Abeer Ayyoub

In Istanbul, reporting on Palestine

Women wave Palestinian (front) and Fatah flags during a rally marking the 48th anniversary of the founding of the Fatah movement, in Gaza City January 4, 2013. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians joined a rare rally staged by President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah group in Gaza on Friday, as tensions ease with rival Hamas Islamists ruling the enclave since 2007. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem (GAZA - Tags: POLITICS ANNIVERSARY) - RTR3C3HR

Hamas Accused of Targeting Fatah Activists in Gaza

Abeer Ayyoub

Abeer Ayyoub

In Istanbul, reporting on Palestine

An Islamic Jihad militant stands guard during a rally marking the 25th anniversary of the movement's foundation in Gaza City October 4, 2012. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem (GAZA - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST ANNIVERSARY) - RTR38SLK

Palestinian Islamic Jihad Unfazed by Egypt Crisis

Abeer Ayyoub

Abeer Ayyoub

In Istanbul, reporting on Palestine

Palestinian Islamic Jihad leaders Kaled Al-Batsh (L) and Khader Habib attend a news conference in Gaza February 8, 2006. Islamic Jihad ruled out on Wednesday joining a new Palestinian government following Hamas's election victory or forging any long-term truce with Israel. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem - RTR15ZBZ

Islamic Jihad to Run In Palestinian Elections

Abeer Ayyoub

Abeer Ayyoub

In Istanbul, reporting on Palestine