 The Palestinian Islamic Jihad has claimed responsibility for many militant activities over the years.The organization is responsible for a number of attacks including more than 30 suicide bombings; indeed, on 22 December 2001, PIJ vowed to continue its campaign despite Hamas' decision to halt suicide bombings inside Israel in response to an alleged crackdown by Yasser Arafat.PIJ's representative in Lebanon, Abu Imad Al-Rifai noted, "Our position is to continue.