Mohammed Deif

In future, IDF should wait before commenting on possible death of Israel's enemies

The IDF and security officials have run the risk of bringing to public light an extremely sensitive strike without any confirmation of whether they have succeeded or not.

Attack on Mohammad Deif highlights Sinwar is on borrowed time

The strike targeting Mohammad Deif highlights the potential implications to Hamas’s leadership, as well as the IDF’s gains, underscoring the complexities of the ongoing operations against Hamas.

By LT. COL. (RESP.) AMIT YAGOR
15/07/2024
 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi seen in the Gaza Strip, June 16, 2024

Chief of Staff Halevi: 'Hamas is trying to hide' results of strike on Deif

Halevi, while delivering the situational assessment, commented on the strike that killed Rafa’a Salameh, commander of the Khan Yunis Brigade, which was confirmed earlier on Sunday.

If Israel killed Deif, it would be the nail in Hamas’s coffin

Israel views Hamas’s denials as covering up how embarrassed they were at a crucial point in the hostage-ceasefire negotiations.

Deif strike 'significant for advancing hostage deal,' says former Shin Bet official

The assassination of Mohammad Deif, which has yet to be confirmed, could change the balance of the course of war and hostage negotiations a former Shin Bet official argues.

IDF confirms Khan Yunis Brigade commander Rafa’a Salameh killed in strike

Salameh was by Deif's side, and according to the sources, his body was recovered and buried immediately.

Mohammed Deif

Mohammad Deif 'fine' after Israeli strike, Hamas denies halting talks

Hamas later released a statement on its official Telegram channel denying the claims that the negotiations would "halt."

'Hezbollah controls Hamas in Lebanon': Hezbollah response for strike on Deif unlikely, expert says

'Despite the attempted assassination, Hezbollah will not operate in a more significant way than it is currently', says Prof. Amatzia Baram.

14/07/2024

Dead or alive, Deif symbolizes the overall Hamas problem

Deif's survival up until this point shows that the damage has been done and cannot be reversed.

IDF strikes Hamas military leader Mohammad Deif, fate unclear

Commander of Hamas's Khan Yunis Brigade, Rafa Salama, was likely killed in the same strike, and no hostages were killed.

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