Hamas confirms death of October 7 mastermind Mohammed Deif

30/01/2025 20:10 France 24

Hamas has for the first time confirmed the death of the group's military chief Mohammed Deif, believed to be one of the key architects behind the October 7 attacks in southern Israel that sparked the war in Gaza.

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30/01/2025 19:08 France 24

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28/01/2025 21:58 France 24

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28/01/2025 14:31 France 24

UN warns of 'worrying' humanitarian crisis in Goma

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28/01/2025 13:36 France 24

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28/01/2025 05:31 France 24

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27/01/2025 21:16 France 24

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