Palestinian Islamic Jihad commemorates 36th anniversary in Gaza

(4 Oct 2023) ASSOCIATED PRESS Gaza City , Gaza Strip - 4 October 2023 1. Various of masked militants from Islamic Jihad movement marching in Gaza street to mark their 36th anniversary 2. Various of masked militants gathering and holding Islamic Jihad flags 3. Various of street procession with military style vehicles carrying rockets launcher 4. Street procession with military style vehicles carrying Islamic Jihad drones 5. Various of street procession with military style vehicles carrying Islamic Jihad fighters with face masks and guns STORYLINE: Gaza streets bore witness to a significant military parade as the Palestinian Islamic Jihad celebrated its 36th anniversary. On the ground, 4,000 militants, armed with an array of heavy weaponry and rocket launchers, drones, the latest addition to the PIJ’s arsenal, marking a new chapter in the group’s military capabilities. Since Hamas’ violent takeover in 2007, the Gaza Strip has been a flashpoi