The Israeli Defense Forces have confirmed death of al-Qassam Brigades commander Mohammed Deif in a July 13th airstrike the Khan Younis area of the Gaza Strip, despite Hamas claims that he may still be alive..Israeli Defense Minister Gallant also said:.However, Hamas senior figure al-Rishq followed with a statement saying that only Hamas could confirm the death of Mohammed Deif and that nothing can be confirmed at this time..It is not currently clear how the IDF confirmed Deif's death. However, publicly declaring that he is dead could be disastrous for Israel if he were still alive, lending credence to their claims. A definitive statement from Hamas on Deif's status is most likely coming in the next twenty-four hours.
The Israeli Defense Forces have confirmed death of al-Qassam Brigades commander Mohammed Deif in a July 13th airstrike the Khan Younis area of the Gaza Strip, despite Hamas claims that he may still be alive..Israeli Defense Minister Gallant also said:.However, Hamas senior figure al-Rishq followed with a statement saying that only Hamas could confirm the death of Mohammed Deif and that nothing can be confirmed at this time..It is not currently clear how the IDF confirmed Deif's death. However, publicly declaring that he is dead could be disastrous for Israel if he were still alive, lending credence to their claims. A definitive statement from Hamas on Deif's status is most likely coming in the next twenty-four hours.
