Hamas official: Mohammad Deif is “fine” after Israeli attack
Mohammad Deif is “doing well” following the Israeli attack on the Israeli politician on Saturday, a Hamas representative told AFP.
The source reportedly added that negotiations on the hostage deal were being put “on hold.”
Deif’s death still unconfirmed
On Saturday, the IDF attacked the head of the Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip.
While Deif’s death was not confirmed, Saudi media reported on Sunday, citing Hamas sources, that the commander of Hamas’ Khan Yunis Brigade, Rafa Salamah, who was with Deif at the time of the attack, was killed.
According to an Arab news channel Asharq Al-Awsat published on Saturday, citing Hamas sources, Muhammad Sinwar, the brother of Hamas chief in the Gaza Strip Yahya Sinwar, is set to replace Mohammad Deif as head of the Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades if his death is confirmed.
Earlier on Sunday, KAN News reported, citing a diplomatic source involved in the negotiations, that Mossad chief David Barnea would travel to Qatar this week to negotiate a hostage deal, despite developments in the Gaza Strip.
Sam Halpern, Danielle Greyman-Kennard, Yonah Jeremy Bob and Walla contributed to this report.
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