What is Palestinian Islamic Jihad?

.ON THE EVENING of Oct 17th a burst struck al-Ahli health center in Gaza City. Thousands of civilians had been shielding certainly there, along with the ill. Palestinian authorities mention that hundreds died.

Hamas, the militant team that runs Gaza, as well as many Arab nations pointed the finger at Israel. Israel’s army, presenting drone footage as documentation, claimed that the explosion was actually triggered by a malfunctioning spacecraft discharged by Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), an additional militant group. PIJ, which operates in the West Bank as well as Gaza, rejected the allegation.

On Oct 18th, on a browse through to Israel, President Joe Biden likewise criticized “the other team”, backing up Israel’s profile. What is PIJ as well as what threat does it position within this problem?