Israel’s Rampage in Gaza: Hamas Military Leader Deif Among 71 Killed
For the past nine months, Israel and Hamas have been embroiled in a relentless conflict. Israel is determined to eradicate Hamas, a mission that has significantly impacted the people of the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military’s operations in Gaza continue unabated.Recent reports indicate that Israel has launched another severe attack on the Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of 71 individuals, including Mohammed Deif, the chief of Hamas’s military wing. Hundreds have been injured, according to an official statement from Gaza’s Ministry of Health.
Israeli Strike on Khan Younis in Gaza Strip
Israeli officials stated that their target was Mohammed Deif, who is considered the mastermind behind the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. This recent attack took place in the Khan Younis area of the Gaza Strip. Israeli forces carried out an aerial strike on Deif’s locations. Mohammed Deif had been on Israel’s most-wanted list since last year, with numerous attacks attributed to his leadership.
Casualties and Aftermath
The Gaza Ministry of Health reports that 289 people were injured in the Israeli assault. Many of the wounded and deceased have been taken to Nasser Hospital in the Khan Younis region. However, it remains unconfirmed whether the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched the attack from Muassi, a territory under Israeli control extending from northern Rafah to Khan Younis, home to thousands of Palestinian refugees.
Conflict Began on October 7, 2023
The conflict ignited on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched over 5,000 rockets at Israeli cities and militants infiltrated Israel, leading to significant casualties. In retaliation, Israel initiated an operation against Hamas militants in Gaza, resulting in extensive bombing of Hamas targets and leaving much of Gaza in ruins. To date, the conflict has claimed over 38,000 lives on both sides.
