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Muhammad Deif, Hamas Military Commander in Gaza, Is Dead

Mr. Deif was assassinated in an Israeli strike on southern Gaza on July 13, Israel said. He was one of the most senior Hamas leaders inside the territory and one of Israel’s most-wanted militants.

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Cease-Fire Deal With Israel Comes as Hamas Is Severely Weakened

Israel’s 15-month bombardment of Gaza has destroyed much of Hamas’s military wing. It has also degraded the Iran-backed proxy network that helps sustain the militant group.

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