Hamas published a new image of its former military chief Muhammad Deif, marking two years since he was killed in an Israeli airstrike, according to Israeli media.
Hamas released a new photo of its former military chief Muhammad Deif on Monday, hours after the publication of several earlier images marking the second anniversary of his elimination in an Israeli airstrike. The photo, first reported by N12, follows a series of commemorative materials released by the group earlier in the day.
The Zioneer's coverage of the anniversary began at 08:53 Jerusalem, when the security account Abu Ali Express reported that Hamas was marking the second anniversary of the strikes that killed Deif and Rafa Salama, a Khan Yunis brigade commander. Also at 08:53, Hamas published a photo of Deif from before the strike, as reported by N13/Army Radio. At the same time, an AI-generated image of Deif was released, described as a "new design." At 08:53, security analyst Yair Goldblatt commented on the anniversary, saying "You will not be missed." The sequence of reports included multiple sources, with the initial report from an external account followed by corroboration from Israeli media and the analyst's remark.
The image releases are part of Hamas's ongoing propaganda efforts, as The Zioneer reported throughout the morning. The group has used the anniversary to highlight Deif's legacy, though no new operational details or strategic context have been provided.
The authenticity of the new photo has not been independently verified. It is unclear whether the image is a previously unpublished photograph or a recent fabrication. No statement from Hamas has accompanied the image beyond the anniversary marking.
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