The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/muhammad-deif/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:43:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Muhammad Deif | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/muhammad-deif/ 32 32 Palestinian who participated in Oct. 7 attack arrested in US, feds say https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-who-participated-in-oct-7-attack-arrested-in-us-feds-say/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:10:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3667717 Mahmoud Amin Ya’qub al-Muhtadi assembled armed team to join invasion of Israel at Hamas's behest, lied on visa application, complaint says

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]]> Who were the terror leaders killed by Israel since Oct. 7, prior to the Doha strike? https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-were-the-terror-leaders-killed-by-israel-since-oct-7-prior-to-the-doha-strike/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 07:32:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3638338 From Hamas mastermind Yahya Sinwar to Hezbollah leader Nasrallah, Israel wiped out the top ranks of Iranian proxies across Mideast, plus generals from the Islamic Republic itself

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]]> Months after IDF strike, Hamas casually confirms leader Mohammed Sinwar’s death https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-casually-confirms-leader-mohammed-sinwars-death-months-after-idf-strike/ Sun, 31 Aug 2025 07:31:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3630833 Terror group does not issue statement, but includes the younger Sinwar in footage published of slain leaders, listing them as 'martyrs;' IDF said it killed him in May

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]]> Yahya Sinwar’s widow fled Gaza using fake passport to Turkey and remarried — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/yahya-sinwars-widow-fled-gaza-using-fake-passport-to-turkey-and-remarried-report/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:06:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3604508 Gazan source claims Samar Muhammad Abu Zamar paid thousands to exit through Rafah crossing, then moved to Turkey with her children and started a new life

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]]> Hamas chiefs’ correspondence shows how Israel misjudged results of May 2021 clash https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-chiefs-correspondence-shows-how-israel-misjudged-results-of-may-2021-clash/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:20:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3536824 Report reveals Haniyeh's praise of 'glorious victory,' while Sinwar wrote he was close to destroying Israel; senior Hamas officials said tunnel network 'not damaged at all'

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]]> Netanyahu was warned twice that Qatari cash was funding Hamas military wing – reports https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahus-reportedly-warned-twice-that-qatari-cash-was-funding-hamas-military-wing/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:46:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3510985 According to accounts denied by PM's office, ex-Shin Bet chief, IDF told premier in 2019-2020 that terror chief Muhammad Deif was seizing millions from monthly payments

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]]> ICC cancels warrant for Hamas military leader Deif, weeks after group confirms death https://www.timesofisrael.com/icc-cancels-warrant-for-hamas-military-leader-deif-weeks-after-group-confirms-death/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:41:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3491901 Court says 'sufficient and reliable information' that Muhammad Deif was killed last July, will reissue warrant 'should information become available that Mr. Deif is still alive'

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]]> Six months later, Hamas officially admits Muhammad Deif killed by Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/six-months-later-hamas-officially-admits-muhammad-deif-killed-by-israel/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:41:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3472035 Terror group also confirms deaths of other commanders in war; ICC expected to cancel arrest warrant it issued for Deif in November

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]]> Report: Hamas mobilized 2,000 men in May 2023 to drill attack, noted lack of IDF response https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-hamas-mobilized-2000-men-in-may-2023-to-drill-attack-noted-lack-of-idf-response/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:27:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3436481 Channel 12 reports that months before Oct 7, terror group conducted mass exercise that flew under Israel's radar, giving group confidence in ability to strike Jewish state

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]]> Iran’s Khamenei calls for death sentence for Israeli leaders, not arrest warrants https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-khamenei-calls-for-death-sentence-for-israeli-leaders-not-arrest-warrants/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:23:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3426500 Ayatollah says International Criminal Court warrants are not enough, 'criminal leaders' Netanyahu and Gallant should face capital punishment

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]]> Netanyahu for years declined to kill terror chiefs, downplayed Hamas threat — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-for-years-declined-to-kill-terror-chiefs-downplayed-hamas-threat-report/ Sun, 24 Nov 2024 02:32:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3425679 Channel 12 investigation asserts a pattern of inaction and attempts at appeasing terror group, despite security chiefs' repeated warnings of invasion; PMO: 'Baseless lies'

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]]> What’s next after ICC issued arrest warrants against Israeli leaders https://www.timesofisrael.com/whats-next-after-icc-issued-arrest-warrants-against-israeli-leaders/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:28:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3424811 The fallout of the court's decision is unclear, but Netanyahu and Gallant could be arrested if they enter any of the court's 124 member states, including entire EU and many allies

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]]> What the ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant, and Deif say https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-the-icc-arrest-warrants-against-netanyahu-gallant-and-deif-say/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:11:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3424507 Judges find 'reasonable ground' PM, former defense minister criminally responsible for starvation, murder, 'inhumane acts'; Hamas's Deif accused of extermination, torture, rape

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]]> ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant over Gaza war; PM slams ‘antisemitism’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-bombshell-ruling-icc-issues-arrest-warrants-for-netanyahu-gallant-over-gaza-war/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:07:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3424254 In bombshell ruling, all 3 judges allege crimes against humanity, making Netanyahu and ex-defense chief internationally wanted suspects; PMO, 'with disgust,' rejects false charges

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]]> Incoming Senate majority leader threatens ICC with sanctions over case against Israelis https://www.timesofisrael.com/incoming-senate-majority-leader-threatens-icc-with-sanctions-over-case-against-israelis/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:39:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3421770 Senator John Thune warns US will impose restrictions on International Criminal Court if it moves ahead with arrest warrant requests against Netanyahu or other Israeli officials

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