Israel claims air strike killed Hamas military leader

Israel’s military has confirmed the death of Hamas’s military chief Mohammed Deif in an air strike last month.

Deif, targeted in a strike in Gaza, was linked to planning the October attacks in southern Israel.

Israel launched a military intervention in response to the attacks, leading to casualties in Gaza.

The death of Deif is seen as a significant blow to Hamas by Israel’s Defence Minister.

Mohammed Deif was head of the Izzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the military arm of Hamas, involved in anti-Israel activities.

He survived multiple assassination attempts and was a key figure in Hamas operations against Israel.

Deif’s death is a setback for Hamas, known for its underground tunnel operations into Israel.

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