NEW DELHI: Israeli army on Thursday announced that it has “eliminated” Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif in Gaza strike carried out on July 13.
“The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) announces that on July 13th, 2024, IDF fighter jets struck in the area of Khan Yunis, and following an intelligence assessment, it can be confirmed that Mohammed Deif was eliminated in the strike,” the military said.
Deif is believed to have been one of the masterminds of Hamas’ October. 7 attack on southern Israel, which triggered the Gaza war, now in its 300th day.
One of Hamas’ most dominant figures, Deif rose through the group’s ranks over 30 years, developing its network of tunnels and its bomb-making expertise.
He has topped Israel’s most wanted list for decades, held personally responsible for the deaths of dozens of Israelis in suicide bombings.
The announcement comes a day after Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed. he and other leaders of Iranian-backed militant groups had attended the inauguration of Iran’s new president.
“The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) announces that on July 13th, 2024, IDF fighter jets struck in the area of Khan Yunis, and following an intelligence assessment, it can be confirmed that Mohammed Deif was eliminated in the strike,” the military said.
Deif is believed to have been one of the masterminds of Hamas’ October. 7 attack on southern Israel, which triggered the Gaza war, now in its 300th day.
One of Hamas’ most dominant figures, Deif rose through the group’s ranks over 30 years, developing its network of tunnels and its bomb-making expertise.
He has topped Israel’s most wanted list for decades, held personally responsible for the deaths of dozens of Israelis in suicide bombings.
The announcement comes a day after Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed. he and other leaders of Iranian-backed militant groups had attended the inauguration of Iran’s new president.
Source Agencies
