Israeli Strike Targets Top Hamas Leaders in Gaza

An Israeli official confirmed that Mohammed Deif, head of Hamas' military wing, was the target of an Israeli strike in Khan Younis, Gaza. Rafa Salama, another top Hamas official, was also targeted. The official could not confirm if the targets were killed.

An Israeli official has confirmed that Mohammed Deif, the head of Hamas' military wing, was the target of Saturday's Israeli strike in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis.

The official, speaking on condition of anonymity pending a formal announcement, said Rafa Salama, another top Hamas official, was also targeted in the strike.

The official did not have details on whether the two targets were killed.