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IDF Confirms Death of Hamas Military Leader Mohammed Deif in July 13th Gaza Strike

Aug 1, 2024, 08:31 AM

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed the death of Mohammed Deif, the head of Hamas' Al-Qassam Brigades, in an airstrike conducted in the Khan Younis area of Gaza on July 13th, 2024. Deif, a key figure in Hamas' military operations and a mastermind behind the October 7 massacre, was targeted in the strike. The confirmation of his death came after new intelligence was obtained in the last few hours. A video of the airstrikes in south Gaza was distributed. This marks a significant achievement for Israeli intelligence, which has been systematically targeting Hamas leaders over the past nine months.