Israel National News reports: “Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant responded Thursday to the joint IDF and ISA announcement that Hamas’ Mohammed Deif is confirmed as having been eliminated in Khan Yunis earlier this month.

‘Mohammad Deif, the ‘Osama Bin Laden of Gaza,’ was eliminated on 13.07.24,’ Gallant said. ‘This is a significant milestone in the process of dismantling Hamas as a military and governing authority in Gaza, and in the achievement of the goals of this war.’

He stressed, ‘The operation was conducted precisely and professionally by the IDF and ISA. This operation reflects the fact that Hamas is disintegrating, and that Hamas terrorists may either surrender or they will be eliminated.’

‘Israel’s defense establishment will pursue Hamas terrorists – both the planners and the perpetrators of the 07.10 massacre,’ Gallant promised. ‘We will not rest until this mission is accomplished.’…”