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Israel Verifies Outcome of Airstrike on Hamas Chief Mohammed Deif in Southern Gaza

Jul 14, 2024, 05:47 PM

The Israeli military is currently verifying the outcome of an airstrike that targeted Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif and another senior Hamas official. IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi stated in a press conference that it is too early to determine if Deif was killed in the strike in southern Gaza. Halevi criticized Hamas for attempting to conceal the results of the attack. The airstrike took place yesterday, and the military is still assessing the situation. Halevi delivered a situational assessment on Sunday.