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Israeli Airstrikes Target Hamas Leader in Khan Yunis, 71 Dead, 289 Injured

Jul 13, 2024, 11:00 AM

Israeli airstrikes targeted Mohammed Deif, the head of Hamas's military wing, in the al-Mawasi area of southern Gaza on July 13. The attacks, which also aimed at Rafa’a Salameh, the commander of Hamas's Khan Yunis Brigade, resulted in at least 71 deaths and 289 injuries, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The strike, which occurred in a designated humanitarian zone, has been described as a significant operation against Hamas leadership. Israeli officials report a high probability that Deif, a mastermind of the October 7 attacks, was either eliminated or critically injured. Confirmation of Deif's status remains pending.