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This is how Yahya Sinwar runs Hamas from the tunnels under Gaza

Hamas leader operates in secrecy, moving constantly and using trusted messengers for non-digital communication, highlighting complexities and risks within terror group's operations as IDF combs Gaza for his location

Einav Halabi | 08.13.24

Hamas operative reveals Deif location leading to his killing

According to Saudi Al Arabiya, a member of the Hamas military wing who was a courier relaying messages from Rafah Brigade commander to senior members of the terror group, provided military with a map of Rafah and its underground tunnel system

Einav Halabi | 08.12.24

תקיפה ופצועים קשה במוואסי בחאן יונס, מוחמד דף

IDF confirms death of Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif in July airstrike

Army releases new footage of attack on October 7 massacre architect at Khan Younis compound; 'He did not survive the attack,' according to statement; Gallant: 'Terrorists must choose between surrender and death'

Yoav Zitun | 08.01.24

Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif; Hamas operatives

The 'Green Beehive' of Hamas leadership in Gaza

'Beehive' members mostly in their 50s-60s, from refugee camps and underprivileged traditional families; express hostility toward Israel and yearn to return to villages destroyed in 1948; likely planned October 7 massacre for past decade

Michael Milshtein | 07.28.24

מח"ט חאן יונס ראפע סלאמה ומוחמד דף המפקד העליון של הזרוע הצבאית של חמאס

More indications Deif dead, IDF Arabic spokesperson says

New information was reportedly received confirming the success of the operation to eliminate Deif but the IDF has not yet officially confirmed his killing

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 07.21.24

Did an Israeli spy inside Gaza reveal Mohammed Deif's location?

As Israel remains uncertain about status of Hamas military chief, terror group conducting thorough internal security review to determine how Israel knew his location; one possibility is that an Israeli spy deeply embedded within the organization provided the information

Einav Halabi | 07.20.24

Mohammed Deif, scene of strike in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar

'They assassinated Deif': IDF reveals intercepted calls between Gazans after targeted strike

IDF spokesperson in Arabic releases recordings of calls between Gaza residents after attempted hit on Mohammed Deif in which they wish for all of Hamas' leadership to die as well

Yoav Zitun | 07.18.24

Amid heavy losses and public dissent, Hamas is on the ropes

Opinion: No, Hamas is not about to break and surrender, but it is at its lowest point in the war, grappling with significant setbacks: the decimation of its tunnel network, the elimination of senior military leaders and a drastic erosion of its rocket-launching capabilities

Avi Issacharoff | 07.18.24

יחיא סינוואר, מוחמד בן עבד א-רחמן אאל ת'אני, בנימין נתניהו

Despite delay cease-fire talks on track, official says

Mossad chief due to travel to Doha awaits an invitation from Qatar; official says prime minister wants military pressure on Hamas to continue and achieve the release of the most hostages for the lowest price that would not endanger Israel's security

Itamar Eichner | 07.15.24

IDF patiently tracked Deif before striking Salama's villa

Military intelligence included a photograph of Mohammed Deif and Rafa Salama in the garden of latter’s family villa; Netanyahu gave go-ahead for operation once received information

Ynet | 07.15.24

Deif's assassination: a major milestone, but is it too late?

Analysis: Assassination of Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif would mark most significant achievement since war began; however, senior military and Shin Bet officials admit action long overdue and professional shortcoming

Yossi Yehoshua | 07.14.24

Top Hamas official says Deif 'fine' after Israeli strike

Sources in Gaza tell a Saudi newspaper that Mohammed, the brother of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, is to step into Deif's role as commander of the terror group's military wing, bolstering the belief that he had been killed

AFP, Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 07.14.24

Egypt says talks on hold after attack on Deif

Egyptian officials say Israel must prove serious intentions after the attempt on Mohammed Deif's life which may derail what were seen as promising negotiations on a hostage release deal

ynet correspondents | 07.14.24

Hamas says Khan Younis brigade commander killed in Israel strike, report

Sources say Rafa Salama's body was pulled out of the rubble after the Israeli attack targeting Mohammed Deif; Israeli officials see Salama as the most significant target of the strike

Einav Halabi | 07.14.24

Deif's assassination would deal crushing blow to Hamas' military wing

Analysis: As supreme commander, Mohammed Deif transformed small terror group into trained army capable of capturing Israeli settlements and holding hundreds of hostages; even if replaced, impact on Hamas will be significant

Avi Issacharoff | 07.13.24