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Indications Suggest Hamas Military Chief Mohammed Deif Eliminated in Israeli Airstrike, Says U.S. Ambassador Lew on Monday

Jul 15, 2024, 04:58 PM

There are indications within internal Hamas communications that Mohammed Deif, the head of Hamas’s military wing, may have been eliminated in an Israeli airstrike on Southern Gaza. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew stated on Monday that while it is not confirmed, there are signs that Israel managed to kill Deif. Lew said, 'I can't confirm whether it was successful or not, but there are indications that they have achieved it.' Israeli officials are still awaiting intelligence to confirm his death.