Deif had been targeted in an Israeli strike two weeks ago, but his death had not been confirmed with absolute certainty.
By Ben Rappaport, United with Israel
After years of Israeli attempts to eliminate the arch-terrorist Mohammed Deif, head of Hamas’ so-called military wing, it has reportedly been confirmed that Deif has, indeed, finally been eliminated, Israel’s Channel 14 said on Sunday.
Two weeks ago, Israel targeted two senior Hamas officials: Deif, and the “Head of the Khan Younis Brigade,” Rafa Salameh, considered Deif’s right-hand man.
While Hamas acknowledged that Salameh had been eliminated, the terror group claimed that Deif was still alive.
Indeed, while discussing the matter at press conferences, Prime Minister Netanyahu had emphasized that the elimination of Deif could not be confirmed with absolute certainty.
According to Channel 14, however, the IDF has confirmed that Deif was, indeed, eliminated in the Israeli strike, though the report did not elaborate on how the elimination was confirmed.
Over the years, Deif had survived many Israeli attempts on his life, including attempts in 2001, 2002, 2006, 2014, and 2021.