Israeli Government Investigates Possible Assassination of Deif Hamas Leader

US & GLOBAL: The recent attempt on Mohammad Deif's life, the military commander of Hamas, has garnered significant attention. Deif, often referred to as the "cat with nine lives" due to his survival of multiple assassination attempts, was targeted by an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis, Gaza.

By Anne M Erbynstein

The airstrike, which occurred on July 13, 2024, aimed to eliminate Deif, who is believed to be the mastermind behind the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel .

The strike resulted in the deaths of approximately 90 people, including civilians.

However, there is still no official confirmation of Deif's death. Hamas claims he survived and is "fine," but has not provided any proof.

This incident has further complicated the already tense situation in Gaza, affecting ongoing cease-fire negotiations.

The Israeli government has emphasized that military pressure is necessary to bring Hamas to the negotiation table.