Hamas Military Leader Mohammed Deif Killed in Israeli Airstrike

Hamas' military chief Mohammed Deif was killed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. The Israeli military confirmed the strike, which occurred on July 13, 2024, and linked Deif to several attacks including a major assault on southern Israel. Crowds in Teheran mourned the concurrent assassination of Hamas' political leader.

Hamas' military chief Mohammed Deif has been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, the Israeli military announced on Thursday, confirming his death following a strike on July 13, 2024, in Khan Yunis.

The incident comes a day after Hamas' political leader was assassinated in Teheran, with crowds gathering for his funeral procession. The Israeli Defense Forces stated, "Following an intelligence assessment, it can be confirmed that Mohammed Deif was eliminated in the strike."

Deif, a key figure in Hamas for over 30 years, masterminded several attacks on Israel and topped Israel's most wanted list. His death marks a significant development in the ongoing Gaza conflict, now in its 300th day.

(With inputs from agencies.)