The Israel Defense Forces confirmed Thursday that Mohammed Deif, a top Hamas military leader, was killed in Israeli strikes in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, in July. The confirmation of Deif’s death came as thousands gathered in Iran for the funeral for Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated on Wednesday. Hamas and Iran both blamed Israel and vowed revenge, though Israel has declined to comment on the operation. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday issued a tough demand to “all parties” in the Gaza conflict to stop taking escalatory actions.
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