Islamic Jihad is suffering heavy losses, but is becoming entrenched in its position. The threat: to expand the conflict through the flag parade in Jerusalem.
And the terrorist organization that enlisted to help instead of Hamas. To escape the maze of ultimums, Cairo proposed a "temporary" ceasefire. But Israel has raised its own condition for dismantling jihadist rocket launchers.. So far, five terrorist operatives in the military wing of the PFLP have launched rockets at Israeli communities. In other words, Islamic Jihad is not completely isolated in this conflict.