TABNAK, Jan 31: several of its military council leaders in the battle against the Israeli regime.
It said the martyrs’ glorious legacy will be the torch of the path of the faithful and invincible fighters of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement in the quest for the liberation of al-Quds and the eradication of the “cancerous tumor” of Israel.
Chief of al-Qassam Brigades Abu Obeida on Thursday announced the martyrdom of several of the wing’s military council leaders in the battle against Israel, including its chief of staff Mohammed Deif.
Mohammad 'Abu Khaled' Deif, known for his elusiveness, had survived at least seven attempts on his life by Israel. He had been a key figure in orchestrating military operations against Israel.
The IRGC further described Mohammed Deif and other martyred commanders of al-Qassam Brigades as “shining stars in the proud galaxy of Palestinian resistance” who created an inspiring and enduring narrative of sacrifice, resistance and relentless struggle against the criminal Israeli regime.
“Their names continue to instill fear and terror in the hearts of the Zionist criminals and their supporters, and those who continue their path will demonstrate that their names are still alive,” the statement read.
It emphasized that the martyrdom of Mohammed Deif and other commanders of the military wing will boost the power of the Islamic resistance’s fighters and strengthen the Palestinian people’s will to continue their resistance until liberation of al-Quds.
The Palestinians will strike against the satanic and racist Zionist regime and mark an end to its disgraceful existence, it noted.
The IRGC said Muslim nations will continue to support the resistance front in the fight against the Israeli regime.
Media outlets had reported Deif’s death, but the announcement Thursday is the first official acknowledgment from Hamas of the senior leader’s demise.
Israel initially announced in August 2024 that Deif had been killed in a July airstrike, but his death had not been confirmed since.
