Israeli Military Confirms Elimination of Hamas' Military Wing Leader Mohammed Deif

The Israeli military has confirmed that Mohammed Deif, head of Hamas' Qassam Brigades, was killed in a July airstrike in Gaza. Deif had led numerous suicide bombings and amassed an extensive rocket arsenal for Hamas. The July 13 strike killed over 90 people, including civilians in nearby tents.

The Israeli military has confirmed the death of Mohammed Deif, head of Hamas' military wing, in a Gaza airstrike in July.

Deif was targeted in a July 13 attack on a compound near Khan Younis, Gaza, resulting in over 90 casualties, including displaced civilians. Initial reports had not confirmed his death.

An Israeli military statement on Thursday affirmed Deif's elimination after an intelligence assessment. As a founding leader of the Qassam Brigades, Deif orchestrated numerous attacks on Israelis and built a significant rocket arsenal.

(With inputs from agencies.)