Hamas has confirmed the death of military chief Mohammed Deif in an Israeli strike in July. Deif was believed to be one of the key architects of the October 7 attacks into southern Israel. The spokesperson for Hamas’ military wing, Abu Obaida, described Deif as a “great martyr of the nation” in a statement on Thursday. Abu Obaida also confirmed the deaths of four other military leaders.
Last summer, the Israeli military stated that it killed Deif in a strike that hit an Israeli-designated humanitarian zone in Khan Younis on July 13. The attack resulted in the deaths of at least 90 Palestinians, including women and children, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health. Footage of the aftermath showed charred cars, thick layers of ash, and burned trees.
