Because of its strong support for Israel, the United States has been identified as an enemy of the PIJ, but the group has not specifically conducted attacks against US interests. Also opposes moderate Arab governments that it believes have been tainted by Western secularism. Activities Has threatened to retaliate against Israel and the United States for the murder of PIJ leader Fathi Shaqaqi in Malta in October 1995. Conducted suicide bombings against Israeli targets in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and Israel. Has threatened to attack US interests in Jordan.
Largest faction is based in Syria.
External Aid Receives financial assistance from Iran and limited logistic support assistance from Syria. Page Maintained by the DKL Web Committee .