Hamas' armed wing Al-Qassam Brigades announced on Thursday the martyrdom of its elusive military leader Mohammed Deif and deputy military commander Marwan Issa in combat.
Deif was an elusive figure who had a long and secretive career in the Palestinian group and had been sought by the Zionist entity for decades. Al-Qassam Brigades also announced the death of other three senior members of its general military council, the group's spokesperson Abu Ubaida said in a recorded speech.