Israel Targets Hamas Leaders in Khan Yunis Airstrike, Netanyahu Awaits Confirmation

Jul 13, 2024, 06:17 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel targeted senior Hamas leader Mohammed Deif and his deputy Rafa’a Salameh in an airstrike today in Khan Yunis. The condition of Deif and Salameh remains unknown, and Netanyahu stated that there is no confirmation yet on whether they were killed. The strike targeted Al-Mawasi and aimed to eliminate key Hamas leaders. Netanyahu emphasized that Israel will continue its efforts to dismantle Hamas leadership. The Prime Minister reiterated that the objective of these actions is to advance the goals of the war, including the destruction of Hamas and the release of hostages. Netanyahu also mentioned that the strike sends a message to Iran and its proxies and is linked to the October 7th attack.