Israeli military has confirmed the death of Mohammed Deif, the commander of Hamas's military wing, in a July 13 airstrike in Gaza, marking Israel's eighth attempt to assassinate him. Deif, known as 'The Guest' or 'the cat with nine lives', was believed to be one of the masterminds behind the October 7 attack that resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people in Israel and triggered the ongoing Gaza war. The IDF stated that this operation is a significant milestone in their objectives against Hamas, which has faced numerous assassination attempts over the years. Following this report, Hamas has remained silent on Deif's death, while Israel has also not taken responsibility for the recent killing of Hamas' political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Deif had been a high-profile target for decades and was recognized for his role in planning numerous attacks against Israeli civilians. His death is seen as a major blow to Hamas, which has suffered significant leadership losses amidst the conflict.