Hamas marks second anniversary of Muhammad Deif's elimination, releases new photo

Hamas publicly observed the second anniversary of the elimination of its military chief Muhammad Deif, releasing a previously unpublished image of him from before the 2024 airstrike that killed him, according to reports.

Hamas's military wing, the al-Qassam Brigades, marked the second anniversary of the elimination of its commander Muhammad Deif on Monday with a new propaganda image. Deif was killed in a large-scale Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip in July 2024. The image, described as a previously unpublished photograph from before the attack, was shared on Hamas-affiliated channels. Israeli media reported the move as part of the group's ongoing efforts to commemorate its slain leadership. The Zioneer had earlier reported on the release of the photo.

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1. 22:16 · 13 JulLatest

   The Zioneer marks the anniversary, citing 9 tons of explosives used.

2. 11:41 · 13 Jul

   Hamas released a new photo of Muhammad Deif.

3. 10:02 · 13 Jul

   Security analyst Yair Goldblatt commented on the anniversary: 'You will not be missed.'

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