.ON THE EVENING of October 17th a blast struck al-Ahli medical center in Gaza City. Hundreds of civilians had actually been sheltering certainly there, alongside the sick. Palestinian authorities claim that hundreds passed away.
Hamas, the militant team that operates Gaza, and many Arab countries pointed the finger at Israel. Israel’s multitude, citing drone video footage as evidence, claimed that the surge was actually triggered by a malfunctioning spacecraft discharged through Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), an additional militant group. PIJ, which runs in the West Financial Institution as well as Gaza, refuted the allegation.
On October 18th, on a see to Israel, President Joe Biden likewise criticized “the other group”, backing up Israel’s profile. What is PIJ as well as what risk does it present in this particular conflict?