Mohammed Deif

Opposition calls on A-G to take legal action against PM, Likud attacks Gil over Oct 7 interview

In a public statement, Likud said that on the morning of the October 7 massacre, "Avi Gil knew about the approaching attack and chose not to wake the prime minister in time."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the state ceremony for the three years since October 7.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in front of a map of Gaza (illustration).

Israel’s enemies pine for Netanyahu’s defeat - opinion

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir attend the graduation ceremony of an IDF officers’ course in southern Israel, June 25, 2026.

Netanyahu criticizes Gantz and Eisenkot over wartime decisions, Lebanon deal

Gunmen stand guard at the funeral of Marwan Issa, a senior Hamas deputy military commander who was killed in an Israeli airstrike during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in the central Gaza Strip, February 7, 2025.

Hamas leadership calls for kidnapping of IDF soldiers following death penalty law passing - report


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

 Then-IDF chief of staff Herzi Halevi seen in the Gaza Strip, June 16, 2024.

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

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

 Yahya Sinwar and the newest photo of Muhammed Deif (right) holding US dollars and a plastic cup of juice.

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.

 A woman rides a bike near posters of hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 12, 2024.

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

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

Commander of Hamas's Khan Yunis Brigade, Rafa'a Salameh was killed in a targeted strike in Khan Yunis, Gaza.

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

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

An image of Mohammed Deif, the leader of Hamas' military wing in Gaza.

'Hezbollah controls Hamas in Lebanon': Expert says Hezbollah unlikely to respond to strike on Deif

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

  Women attend the funeral of Hezbollah fighters Abbas Ahmad Srour and Mohammad Hussein Kassem on June 29, 2024 in Aita al Chaab, Lebanon.

Dead or alive, Deif symbolizes the overall Hamas problem - analysis

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

 An undated photo of Mohammad Deif, the leader of the Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas's military wing.

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.

The newest photo of Muhammed Deif (right) holding US dollars and a plastic cup of juice.

'March toward Palestine': Hamas releases Mohammed Deif speech from October 7

"Go forth, light and heavy, and strive with your money and your lives in the path of God," the Hamas leader added.

The newest photo of Muhammed Deif (right) holding US dollars and a plastic cup of juice.

Netanyahu alludes to operation which sees Hamas number three possibly killed

Issa was reportedly hiding in Nusirat, in central Gaza, at the time of the strike, and it is unclear whether the Hamas leader was killed in the event.

 Marwan Issa circled in red.