Israel’s military has confirmed that Hamas’s military commander, Mohammed Deif, was killed in a July 13 airstrike in the Gaza Strip. This confirmation comes nearly three weeks after the strike targeting Deif in Khan Younis. An Israeli military official informed CNN that recent intelligence has provided the confidence to confirm Deif’s death, though the specifics of this intelligence were not disclosed. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the airstrike was a “precise, targeted strike” on a compound where Deif and another Hamas commander, Rafe Salama, were located. The IDF had previously announced Salama’s death shortly after the strike. The attack, which also hit tents housing displaced people in al-Mawasi in southern Gaza, resulted in over 90 Palestinians being killed. Initially, there was no confirmation that Deif was among the deceased, with Hamas claiming he had survived the assault. However, Israel now asserts that Deif was indeed killed in the strike. Hamas has yet to issue a statement confirming the death of Mohammed Deif. This development follows a series of targeted killings by Israel, including the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and senior Hezbollah commander Fuad…
Israel Confirms Killing of Hamas Military Chief Mohammed Deif in Gaza Airstrike
August 1, 2024
