Tehran, IRNA - Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida confirmed the death of Mohammed Deif, the commander of the Al-Qassam Brigades, along with senior leaders Marwan Issa, Ghazi Abu Tama'a, Raed Thabet, and Rafa Salama.
Obaida called death of Mohammed Deif a loss for both the Palestinian people and the wider Arab and Muslim world.
"We proudly announce to our great people the martyrdom of the Chief of Staff of Al-Qassam Brigades, Mohammad Deif," Abu Obaida declared.
The circumstances of their deaths remain unclear, according to Roya News news website.
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