In the last few hours, Israel announced that the military Chief of the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas, Mohammed Deifdied in a bombardment by Israeli forces in Khan Yunis, in the south of the Gaza Strip.
The news came on Thursday, a day after the death of the political leader of the Palestinian movement, Ismail Haniyehin an attack on Tehran that Iran and Hamas attributed to Israel.
Israel believes that Deif and Yahya Sinwarthe top Hamas leader in Gaza, were the brains of the deadly raid in the south of the country on Last October 7th, which left around 1,200 dead and unleashed war in the area.
Sinwar is believed to still be hiding in the besieged enclave.
Israel’s statement on the death of Hamas military chief
“The IDF [Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel] announced that on July 13, 2024, IDF fighter jets bombed the Khan Yunis area, and following an intelligence assessment, It can be confirmed that Mohammed Deif was eliminated in the attack“the Army said in a statement.
According to Israeli forces, “Deif initiated, planned and executed the October 7 massacre“, which left 1,197 dead. Regarding the leader of the military wing of Hamas, the Ministry of Health of Gaza, governed by the Islamist movement, then said that an attack on July 13 had killed more than 90 people, but He denied that his military chief was among the victims.
Regarding the death, Israeli forces launched an alleged 900 kilo bomb around the house where they suspected Deif had taken refuge with one of his subordinates.
As head of Hamas’s armed wing, the Ezzedin al-Qasam Brigades, Mohammed Deif was one of Israel’s most wanted men for nearly three decades and was listed on the United States’ list of “international terrorists” since 2015.
Mohammed Dief’s attacks against Israel
According to the Israeli army, Deif perpetrated for years Numerous attacks against Israel. Deif worked alongside Yahya Sinwar, the head of Hamas inside Loopthe same source said.
“During the war, He commanded Hamas’s terrorist activity in the Gaza Strip by issuing orders and instructions to senior officials of Hamas’s military wing.“the army added.
Source: Ambito
