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Mohammed Deif
Commander of Hamas Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades
Hamas military chief; oversees armed wing; survived multiple assassination attempts
Hamas; Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades
1965–present
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Summary
Hamas military commander; led planning of the 7 October 2023 attack on Israel. Survived
multiple Israeli assassination attempts. Coordinates military operations with Yahya
Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh.
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1. Origins & Formation
Joined Hamas in the 1980s; rose through the military wing.
2. Rise to Influence
Became Qassam Brigades chief; survived several Israeli strikes; rarely seen in public.
3. Role in 7 October 2023
Central to planning and execution of the Hamas attack that triggered the Gaza war.