13 July 2024 al-Mawasi attack

Israeli attack on refugee camp in Gaza yes July 2024 13 July 2024 al-Mawasi attack Al-Mawasi, Rafah, Gaza Strip 13 July 2024 the Rafah offensive in the Gaza war Israel gaza 31.349275 34.256240 Al-Mawasi 100 none center File:Targetted-Killing-of-Muhammad-Deif.gif An animated GIF of the airstrike released by the Israeli military Mohammed Deif and Rafa Salama Airstrikes Eight 2,000-pound bombs, missiles 90+ Palestinians 300+ Palestinians Israel On 13 July 2024, Israeli airstrikes hit the Al-Mawasi area near Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip during the Gaza war. The attack killed at least 90 Palestinians, among them women and children, and injured over 300.Gadzo Mersiha Israel's war on Gaza updates: Israeli strikes on al-Mawasi kill at least 90 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre 2024-07-15 Al Jazeera en 13 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240713133459/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre live Clarke-Billings Lucy 2024-07-14 IDF says senior Hamas commander Rafa Salama killed in Israeli air strike https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyx50e65wk6o live https://web.archive.org/web/20240801221000/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyx50e65wk6o 1 August 2024 2024-08-01 BBC News en-gbLevy Gideon 13 July 2024 How Many Dead Children in Gaza Is Mohammed Deif Worth? https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/2024-07-13/ty-article-opinion/.premium/how-many-dead-children-is-mohammed-deif-worth/00000190-ad88-d45b-a197-ef886af80000 2 August 2024 Haaretz 3 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240803144658/https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/2024-07-13/ty-article-opinion/.premium/how-many-dead-children-is-mohammed-deif-worth/00000190-ad88-d45b-a197-ef886af80000 live Israel said that the strike targeted Hamas top leaders. Survivors reported that they were targeted without warning in an area they were told was safe.Shurafa Wafaa Lidman Melanie 2024-07-14 Hamas says Gaza cease-fire talks haven't paused and claims military chief survived Israeli strike https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-war-hamas-07-14-24-news-728bb0842141ba246456422ebf93deb0 2024-11-23 AP News en Following the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip, Israel ordered Palestinian civilians there to evacuate to designated humanitarian safe zones, including Al-Mawasi in December 2023. During the attack on 13 July 2024, Israel dropped eight 2,000-pound bombs on al-Mawasi, at least one of which was manufactured in the United States.Lieber Dov 16 July 2024 To Target a Top Militant, Israel Rained Down Eight Tons of Bombs https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/to-target-a-top-militant-israel-rained-down-eight-tons-of-bombs-d04ae17b 22 July 2024 The Wall Street Journal 21 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240721225359/https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/to-target-a-top-militant-israel-rained-down-eight-tons-of-bombs-d04ae17b live Israel said that it had targeted and killed the military commander of Hamas, Mohammed Deif, as well as Commander of the Hamas Khan Younis Brigade, Rafa Salama.Rasgon Adam Boxerman Aaron 2024-08-01 Muhammad Deif, a Top Hamas Commander, Is Dead, Israel Says https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/01/world/middleeast/muhammad-deif-hamas-death.html 2024-08-01 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 1 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240801154037/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/01/world/middleeast/muhammad-deif-hamas-death.html live Hamas confirmed Deif's death on 30 January 2025.Bisset Victoria Chamaa Mohamad El Harb Hajar Baran Jonathan Loveluck Louisa Fahim Kareem 2024-07-13 Israel targets Hamas military leader; 71 killed in Mawasi strike, officials say https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/07/13/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-deif-mawasi/ live https://archive.today/20240803052518/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/07/13/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-deif-mawasi/ 3 August 2024 2024-07-13 Washington Post en-US 0190-8286Lieber Dov 2024-07-14 Israel Seeks Proof of Whether Strike Killed Hamas Military Chief https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-seeks-proof-of-whether-strike-killed-hamas-military-chief-0f33965d live https://archive.today/20240714122626/https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-seeks-proof-of-whether-strike-killed-hamas-military-chief-0f33965d 2024-07-14 The Wall Street Journal3 November 2024 Hamas denies martyrdom of its military leader Mohammed Deif https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/11/03/hamas-denies-martyrdom-of-its-military-leader-mohammed-deif The Star2025-01-30 Hamas confirms death of military chief Mohammed Deif https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g9p33xd2go 2025-01-30 BBC News en-GB Following the airstrikes, Israeli quadcopter aircraft waited for the ambulance and civil defence teams and opened fire as soon as they arrived, according to eyewitnesses, a local journalist and the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor. Two members of the Palestinian Civil Defence were killed by this attack. The Mawasi attack led to international condemnations of Israel from Arab countries, the European Union and the United Nations.https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/13/shocking-and-brutal-massacre-world-reacts-to-israels-al-mawasi-attack 'Brutal massacre': World reacts to Israel's al-Mawasi attacks The EU called for an independent investigation and accountability, describing the attack a possible war crime. An arrest warrant was issued for Mohammed Deif by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on 21 November 2024, alongside Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant. What the ICC said on the arrest warrants against Gallant, Netanyahu and Hamas leader Deif https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/what-icc-said-arrest-warrants-against-gallant-netanyahu-hamas-leader-deif-2024-11-21/ 21 November 2024 Reuters 22 November 2024 The Chamber found that the alleged conduct of Mr Netanyahu and Mr Gallant concerned the activities of Israeli government bodies and the armed forces against the civilian population in Palestine, more specifically civilians in Gaza. The court acknowledged that Deif's death has been reported but said there was less public evidence than there was for the death of Yahya Sinwar or Ismail Haniyeh. Arrest warrants issued for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander over alleged war crimes BBC News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0f361ucubk&ab_channel=BBCNews 21 November 2024 21 November 2024 After Hamas confirmed Deif had been killed in the airstrike, the ICC cancelled the warrant in February 2025.ToI Staff AFP 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/ 2025-04-03 The Times of Israel en-US 0040-7909 Background During the Gaza war, many civilians in Gaza were ordered by Israel to evacuate to humanitarian safe zones. In December 2023, the Israel Defense Forces had declared Al-Mawasi a humanitarian safe zone2023-12-09 Palestinians, aid groups say Israel-designated safe zone in Gaza offers little relief https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-aid-groups-say-israel-designated-safe-zone-in-gaza-offers-little-relief/ 2024-07-16 The Times of Israel 20 December 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231220010013/https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-aid-groups-say-israel-designated-safe-zone-in-gaza-offers-little-relief/ live but had attacked it in May and June 2024.Al-Mughrabi Nidal 28 May 2024 Israeli tanks hit evacuation zone west of Rafah https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-forces-press-rafah-offensive-despite-global-outcry-2024-05-28/ ReutersSankar Anjana 2024-06-21 Strike on Area Where Displaced Gazans Were Camped Kills Up to 25 https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/06/21/world/israel-gaza-war-hamas live https://web.archive.org/web/20240621234104/https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/06/21/world/israel-gaza-war-hamas 2024-06-21 2024-06-22 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 In the weeks preceding the attacks, Israel had expanded the "safe zone" to parts of Khan Yunis, and hundreds of thousands of Palestinians had evacuated there.Dozens dead after Israeli air strikes target top Hamas commander https://www.ft.com/content/06134a73-e537-46dd-8f31-a60b87d0bfbf live https://web.archive.org/web/20240713121658/https://www.ft.com/content/06134a73-e537-46dd-8f31-a60b87d0bfbf 2024-07-13 2024-07-13 Financial Times 13 July 2024 Zilber Neri The IDF said that it had intelligence that Mohammed Deif and another Hamas commander, Rafa Salama, were located in a "compound" bordering the al-Mawasi area safe zone. Mohammed Deif is known for evading multiple assassination attempts by Israel. Allegedly, both Deif and Salama were key planners of the October 7 attacks.2024-07-13 Hamas-run health ministry says at least 71 killed in strike on Gaza's al Mawasi https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyx0qdkn45eo live https://web.archive.org/web/20240713100504/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyx0qdkn45eo 2024-07-13 2024-07-13 BBC News en-GB2024-07-13 Israeli attack on al-Mawasi kills at least 90 people: What we know so far https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/7/13/israeli-air-raid-on-al-mawasi-kills-90-people-what-we-know-so-far 2024-07-17 Al Jazeera en 17 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240717042854/https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/7/13/israeli-air-raid-on-al-mawasi-kills-90-people-what-we-know-so-far live An IDF spokesperson said: "If Hamas senior leaders think they'll build a compound and hide in a compound in an area where we called for them [civilians] to move to, we will hunt them down" Al Jazeera correspondent, Hamdah Salhut, said that Israeli forces "commonly" claim civilians are being used as human shields by Hamas to justify attacking safe zones: "We have seen time and time again attacks on areas where there are displaced Palestinians in the tens of thousands." Airstrikes According to a Palestinian civil defence spokesperson, the Israeli attack targeted several tents housing displaced Palestinians as well as a separate house located some distance away. The IDF said that it had targeted Mohammed Deif with at least five precision-guided missiles directed at a building located in a "civilian environment" not a tent camp.14 July 2024 Hamas denies it has withdrawn from hostage-truce talks after latest Israeli attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-hamas-official-says-group-withdrawing-from-gaza-hostage-truce-talks/ 14 July 2024 Times of Israel 14 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240714095408/https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-hamas-official-says-group-withdrawing-from-gaza-hostage-truce-talks/ live Mellen Riley 2024-07-14 Israel Struck Twice in Its Attack on Al-Mawasi, Videos and Photos Show https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/14/world/middleeast/israel-mawasi-strike-vehicles.html https://archive.today/20240715014906/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/14/world/middleeast/israel-mawasi-strike-vehicles.html 2024-07-15 2024-07-16 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Based on videos and photos, The New York Times concluded that two airstrikes had occurred— the first hit a building and left a 60-foot crater consistent with a 2,000-pound bomb. The second, smaller strike hit a busy street immediately in front of two emergency rescue vehicles about 100 yards away from the building. Two military experts said that the Israeli soldiers launching the airstrikes would have been able to see the marked emergency vehicles: "any Hamas targets carry enough military necessity that any civilian loss is considered proportional." According to The Wall Street Journal, the IDF dropped eight 2,000-pound bombs on al-Mawasi. At least one of the bombs used in the attack was manufactured in the United States. According to a local Al Jazeera correspondent, warplanes hit Al-Mawasi with "five bombs and five missiles".Over 70 killed in Israeli strikes on al-Mawasi 'safe zone' in south Gaza https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/13/at-least-50-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-al-mawasi-safe-zone-in-south-gaza 2024-07-13 Al Jazeera en 3 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240803142619/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/13/at-least-50-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-al-mawasi-safe-zone-in-south-gaza live The Gaza civil defense spokesperson stated, "We went to the location and saw children, women and men torn to pieces. The tents caught fire and burnt. They used such powerful bombs that bodies were buried underground".Zilber Neri Dozens dead after Israeli air strikes target top Hamas commander https://www.ft.com/content/06134a73-e537-46dd-8f31-a60b87d0bfbf?shareType=nongift Financial Times 13 July 2024 24 July 2024 3 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240803142622/https://www.ft.com/content/06134a73-e537-46dd-8f31-a60b87d0bfbf?shareType=nongift live An eyewitness reported that the site of the airstrike looked like an "earthquake" had hit. A correspondent for The New Arab reported that Israeli airstrikes also targeted rescue teams as they attempted to help wounded victims, killing some rescuers.13 July 2024 Israeli strike on Gaza 'safe zone' camp kills 71, rescuers also targeted https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-strike-gaza-al-mawasi-safe-zone-camp-kills-71 13 July 2024 The New Arab 3 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240803142624/https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-strike-gaza-al-mawasi-safe-zone-camp-kills-71 live According to The Jerusalem Post, Deif's assassination was carried out based on intelligence from a local postman. The postman, who was involved in delivering messages and gathering information about Hamas operations, saw Mohammed Deif during his route and reported his location to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). The IDF then executed the assassination based on this information.The Jerusalem Post - All News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World https://www.jpost.com/ 2024-08-13 The Jerusalem Post 0792-822X Attack on rescue workers Eyewitnesses and Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor said that after the attack, squadrons of quadcopter aircraft that waited for the ambulance and civil defence teams and opened fire as soon as they arrived.13 July 2024 Israeli forces targeted rescue teams as soon as they arrived: Witnesses https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3043883 Al Jazeera A journalist on the scene stated that Israeli forces "directly targeted" civil defense teams.Israeli forces 'directly targeted' civil defence teams in Mawasi: Journalist https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-directly-targeted-civil-defence-teams-al-mawasi#:~:text=Israeli%20forces%20%22directly%20targeted%22%20civil,directly%20targeted%2C%22%20he%20said. Middle East Eye 23 July 2024 23 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240723235733/https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-directly-targeted-civil-defence-teams-al-mawasi#:~:text=Israeli%20forces%20%22directly%20targeted%22%20civil,directly%20targeted%2C%22%20he%20said. live Israel Attacks Palestinians in Khan Yunis Days After al-Mawasi Massacre https://www.palestine-studies.org/en/node/1655881 2024-08-11 Institute for Palestine Studies en According to the Palestinian Civil Defence, two members were killed by the attack.13 July 2024 Second civil defence member killed in Gaza https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044638 Al Jazeera 14 July 2024 3 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240803142618/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044638 live Casualties The PRCS said that its ambulance crews attended to 102 injured patients and recovered 23 bodies after the attack, 20 of the wounded and 21 bodies were transferred to the Red Crescent's al-Quds Field Hospital, and 22 of the injured were transferred to al-Amal Hospital.13 July 2024 PRCS says it attended to 102 people wounded in al-Mawasi attack https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044021 Al Jazeera 13 July 2024 3 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240803142616/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044021 live The Gaza Health Ministry reported that there were at least 90 dead and at least 300 wounded in what it called a "brutal massacre by the occupation". According to Hamas spokesperson Abu Zhuri, all those killed were civilians.Rossi Alex 2024-07-13 Israel targets 7 October mastermind in airstrike Gaza officials say killed at least 90 https://news.sky.com/story/israel-hamas-war-dozens-killed-in-strikes-on-gaza-as-reports-say-israel-targeted-mastermind-behind-7-october-attack-13177392 2024-07-16 Sky News en 5 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240805125108/https://news.sky.com/story/israel-hamas-war-dozens-killed-in-strikes-on-gaza-as-reports-say-israel-targeted-mastermind-behind-7-october-attack-13177392 live According to Medical Aid for Palestinians, the Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis was "overwhelmed" and unable to take in the large numbers of wounded patients. A United Nations official, Scott Anderson, described the aftermath at Nasser Hospital as "some of the most horrific scenes I have seen in my nine months in Gaza".2024-07-14 Hamas says Gaza ceasefire talks still ongoing, claims military chief survived Israeli strike on camp https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20240714-hamas-says-gaza-ceasefire-talks-still-ongoing-claims-military-chief-survived-israeli-strike-on-camp 2024-07-17 France 24 en 17 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240717045401/https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20240714-hamas-says-gaza-ceasefire-talks-still-ongoing-claims-military-chief-survived-israeli-strike-on-camp live The World Health Organization stated they had dispatched 50 foldable beds and 50 stretchers to increase capacity at the Nasser Medical Complex.WHO Mobilizes to Treat Those Injured in Israeli Massacre in Khan Younis https://omannews.gov.om/topics/en/81/show/117826/ Oman News Agency Government of Oman 23 July 2024 23 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240723234205/https://omannews.gov.om/topics/en/81/show/117826/ live Fate of Deif and Salama The IDF confirmed that Salama was killed a day after the strike. On 1 August, the IDF reported that it confirmed Deif was also killed in the strike, along with "other terrorists", after an intelligence assessment.Rasgon Adam Boxerman Aaron 2024-08-01 Muhammad Deif, a Top Hamas Commander, Is Dead, Israel Says https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/01/world/middleeast/muhammad-deif-hamas-death.html 2024-08-01 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 3 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240803143119/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/01/world/middleeast/muhammad-deif-hamas-death.html live Aggarwal Mithil 2024-08-01 Hamas military leader Mohammad Deif, an architect of the Oct. 7 attack, is confirmed killed by Israel https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/hamas-military-chief-mohammed-deif-killed-air-strike-israel-gaza-rcna164633 2024-08-01 NBC News en 1 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240801161710/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/hamas-military-chief-mohammed-deif-killed-air-strike-israel-gaza-rcna164633 live Israel says Hamas commander Mohammed Deif killed in July air raid on Gaza https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/1/israel-says-hamas-military-leader-mohammed-deif-killed-in-july 2024-08-01 Al Jazeera en 1 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240801132316/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/1/israel-says-hamas-military-leader-mohammed-deif-killed-in-july live Hamas dismissed the IDF's claims that it had targeted its leaders, labeling them as "false allegations" that aimed to "cover up the scale of the horrific massacre". According to the Saudi channel Al-Hadath, Rafa Salama was killed in the strike while Deif was seriously wounded.Tondo Lorenzo Tantesh Malak A. 2024-07-13 Hamas mastermind of 7 October attack target of deadly Gaza strike, claims Israel https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jul/13/hamas-mastermind-of-7-october-attack-killed-in-gaza-strike-claims-israel live https://web.archive.org/web/20240803143125/https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jul/13/hamas-mastermind-of-7-october-attack-target-of-deadly-gaza-strike-claims-israel 3 August 2024 2024-07-13 The Guardian en-GB 0261-3077 In early November 2024, according to Asharq Al-Awsat (a London-based Saudi newspaper), Hamas privately acknowledged Mohammed Deif's death and confirmed that contact with him was lost following the strike. Two people, including a courier, were questioned on suspicion of helping Israel locate Deif and Salama.2 November 2024 New Evidence Suggests Death of Qassam Brigades Leader https://english.aawsat.com/arab-world/5077358-new-evidence-suggests-death-qassam-brigades-leader Asharq Al-Awsat Hamas subsequently released a statement denying the newspaper's claims. On 30 January 2025, the Al-Qassam Brigades confirmed that Deif and Salama were killed the previous year.30 January 2025 Hamas' armed wing announces killing of its military leader https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/hamas-armed-wing-announces-killing-its-military-leader-2025-01-30/ ReutersHamas confirms the killing of military commander Mohammed Deif https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/30/hamas-confirms-the-killing-of-military-commander-mohammed-deif 2025-01-30 Al Jazeera en Arrest warrants An arrest warrant was issued for Mohammed Deif by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on 21 November 2024, alongside Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant. ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, Deif https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20241121-icc-issues-arrest-warrants-for-netanyahu-gallant-deif 21 November 2024 France 24 21 November 2024 en The court acknowledged that Deif's death has been reported but said there was less public evidence than there was for the death of Yahya Sinwar or Ismail Haniyeh. Arrest warrants issued for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander over alleged war crimes BBC News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0f361ucubk&ab_channel=BBCNews 21 November 2024 21 November 2024 On 26 February 2025, the ICC cancelled the warrant after Hamas eventually confirmed Deif's death, with prosecutors stating there was "sufficient and reliable information" Deif had been killed on 13 July 2024. Reactions According to both Israeli and Hamas sources, the attack on al-Mawasi impacted the ceasefire negotiations, but they were still ongoing.Lis Jonathan 2024-07-15 Attempt to Kill Deif Hurt Cease-fire Negotiations With Hamas, Israeli Sources Say https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-07-15/ty-article/.premium/attempt-to-kill-deif-hurt-cease-fire-negotiations-with-hamas-israeli-sources-say/00000190-b792-db47-abb0-bff3bcd40000 live https://web.archive.org/web/20240716235815/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-07-15/ty-article/.premium/attempt-to-kill-deif-hurt-cease-fire-negotiations-with-hamas-israeli-sources-say/00000190-b792-db47-abb0-bff3bcd40000 16 July 2024 17 July 2024 Haaretz Israel Israel: said Mohammed Deif and the commander of Hamas in Khan Younis were in the compound.זיתון יואב 2024-07-13 צה"ל מאשר: ניסינו לחסל את מוחמד דף במתחם מחבלים, מחכים לתוצאות התקיפה https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/sk60rajur 2024-07-13 Ynet he 2024-07-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20240713134327/https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/sk60rajur live The IDF stated: "Our attack in Mawasi Khan Yunis targets Al-Deif, the commander of the Khan Yunis Brigade, Rafi Salama, and other Hamas activists". It has also claimed that it acted on "precise intelligence" to hit an area where "two senior Hamas terrorists" were hiding. Israel Knesset Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that "The Middle East and the entire world will be better if this mass murderer is gone". David Horovitz wrote that Deif's death would be a "major practical loss" for Hamas in terms of their ability to continue the war and rebuild afterwards.Horowitz David 2024-07-14 Muhammad Deif's death would be a turning point in the war on Hamas https://www.timesofisrael.com/muhammad-deifs-death-would-be-a-turning-point-in-the-war-on-hamas/ The Times of Israel 17 July 2024 3 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240803143133/https://www.timesofisrael.com/muhammad-deifs-death-would-be-a-turning-point-in-the-war-on-hamas/ live Defense Minister Yoav Gallant wrote in a statement on August 1, upon confirmation of Deif's death in the strike: "Mohammed Deif, the 'Osama Bin Laden of Gaza,' was eliminated on 13.07.24. This is a significant milestone in the process of dismantling Hamas as a military and governing authority in Gaza and in the achievement of the goals of this war."2024-08-01 'Gaza's Bin Laden': Politicians react to IDF confirmation of Deif's killing https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-812886 2024-08-01 The Jerusalem Post en 1 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240801160317/https://www.jpost.com//israel-hamas-war/article-812886 live 0792-822X Media: Haaretz journalist Gideon Levy titled his opinion piece on the event, "How Many Dead Children in Gaza Is Mohammed Deif Worth?" Gideon Levy Opinion How Many Dead Children in Gaza Is Mohammed Deif Worth? https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/2024-07-13/ty-article-opinion/.premium/how-many-dead-children-is-mohammed-deif-worth/00000190-ad88-d45b-a197-ef886af80000 31 July 2024 Haaretz 13 July 2024 3 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240803144658/https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/2024-07-13/ty-article-opinion/.premium/how-many-dead-children-is-mohammed-deif-worth/00000190-ad88-d45b-a197-ef886af80000 live In the article he said, "Israel will pay the price for this assassination, just as it has paid directly and indirectly, immediately or eventually, for every previous assassination". Protests: The same day as the airstrikes, Israeli demonstrations occurred in Jerusalem to call for a ceasefire and a hostage deal. DemonstratorsAugust 2024 condemned the attack and called it an "unfortunate event".13 July 2024 Israeli protesters calling for captive deal condemn deadly Gaza air raid https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044286 Al Jazeera 13 July 2024 13 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240713190739/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044286 live Palestine Hamas: Hamas also stated that "It is not the first time Israel claims to target Palestinian leaders, only to be proven false later". In a statement, Hamas announced: "The al-Mawasi massacre in Khan Younis has been committed against an area that is crowded with more than 80,000 displaced people. This is an obvious and clear confirmation from the Zionist government that it will continuing its war of extermination against our Palestinian people, through repeatedly and systematically targeting the defenceless displaced civilians in tents, shelters and residential neighbourhoods". The group made a statement on Telegram calling for the Palestinians of the West Bank and East Jerusalem to "mobilize" in response to the strike.13 July 2024 Hamas calls on West Bank Palestinians to protest for Gaza https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044229 Al Jazeera 13 July 2024 3 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240803143126/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044229 live Palestinian Islamic Jihad: the movement condemned the attack, stating that "The horrific massacre committed by the Zionist entity in al-Mawasi near Khan Younis is an insistence on continuing the war of extermination against our people,"13 July 2024 PIJ condemns Israel for 'premeditated' al-Mawasi massacre https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044030 Al Jazeera Palestinian Authority Spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh said that US bears responsibility for Israel's actions, and also stated that "The massacre in al-Mawasi is a continuation of the genocidal war against our people".13 July 2024 US bears responsibility for continuation of massacres: PA https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044258 Al Jazeera 13 July 2024 3 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240803143129/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044258 live Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa has condemned Israel's "genocidal crimes" in Gaza.13 July 2024 Palestinian PM condemns Israel's 'genocidal crimes' in Gaza https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044507 Al Jazeera 13 July 2024 3 August 2024 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https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/14/israels-war-on-gaza-live-many-still-missing-after-al-mawasi-massacre?update=3045033 Al Jazeera 14 July 2024 3 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240803144650/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/14/israels-war-on-gaza-live-many-still-missing-after-al-mawasi-massacre?update=3045033 live International Brazil: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called the attacks "unacceptable" and stated it was "appalling" that Israel was continuing "to collectively punish the Palestinian people" with "endless massacres".14 July 2024 Brazil slams 'endless massacre' in Gaza after bombings https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/14/israels-war-on-gaza-live-many-still-missing-after-al-mawasi-massacre?update=3047593 Al Jazeera 15 July 2024 3 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240803143633/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/14/israels-war-on-gaza-live-many-still-missing-after-al-mawasi-massacre?update=3047593 live Brazil Slams 'Endless Massacre' In Gaza After Bombings https://www.barrons.com/news/brazil-slams-endless-massacre-in-gaza-after-bombings-d3763a36 Barron's Agence France Presse 24 July 2024 24 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240724002059/https://www.barrons.com/news/brazil-slams-endless-massacre-in-gaza-after-bombings-d3763a36 live Colombia: President Gustavo Petro stated that he was outraged after the attack on X.13 July 2024 Colombian president slams Israeli attack on al-Mawasi https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044401 Al Jazeera Egypt: The Foreign ministry strongly condemned the attack.13 July 2024 Egypt says attacks against Palestinians complicate deal efforts https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044189 Al Jazeera 13 July 2024 3 August 2024 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We condemn any violation".Clayton Freddie At least 90 killed in Israeli military operation targeting two Hamas officials https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/dozens-killed-israel-strikes-al-mawasi-hamas-mohamed-deif-rcna161692 NBC News 14 July 2024 21 July 2024 3 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240803143629/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/dozens-killed-israel-strikes-al-mawasi-hamas-mohamed-deif-rcna161692 live Gulf Cooperation Council: Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi has condemned the attack, saying that the raid was "evidence of the series of systematic and ongoing Israeli crimes against the brotherly Palestinian people".14 July 2024 GCC says Israel's attack on al-Mawasi evidence of 'systematic' crimes https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/14/israels-war-on-gaza-live-many-still-missing-after-al-mawasi-massacre?update=3047101 Al Jazeera 15 July 2024 3 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240803143630/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/14/israels-war-on-gaza-live-many-still-missing-after-al-mawasi-massacre?update=3047101 live Hezbollah Hezbollah: Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah said: "Today, the occupation carried out a large massacre against displaced people in al-Mawasi in Khan Younis. Then it justified it by saying it wanted to target [Hamas] leaders," further saying "Are there worse injustices and oppression in the world?"'Shocking and brutal massacre': World reacts to Israel's al-Mawasi attacks https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/13/shocking-and-brutal-massacre-world-reacts-to-israels-al-mawasi-attack 2024-07-14 Al Jazeera en 14 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240714063440/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/13/shocking-and-brutal-massacre-world-reacts-to-israels-al-mawasi-attack live Slogan of the Houthi Movement.svg Houthi movement: The group condemned the attack, calling Israel's leaders "war criminals" and stated that "The enemy's false claims about targeting leaders in the Palestinian resistance cannot cover up the ugliness of its crimes,".13 July 2024 Houthis say 'false claims' cannot cover up al-Mawasi massacre https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044280 Al Jazeera 13 July 2024 13 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240713190740/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044280 live Iran: Nasser Kanaani, a spokesperson for the Iranian foreign ministry condemned the attack, stating on X that the attack was the "latest crime in the series of crimes committed by the child-killing Zionist regime".13 July 2024 Iran's Foreign Ministry condemns Israel's attack on al-Mawasi https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044256 Al Jazeera 13 July 2024 3 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240803144123/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044256 live Jordan: Foreign ministry spokesperson Sufyan al-Qudah condemned the attack.13 July 2024 Jordan denounces Israeli attack on al-Mawasi https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044075 Al Jazeera 13 July 2024 13 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240713190736/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044075 live Malaysia: The foreign ministry condemned the attack, stating that "This heinous and appalling attack, which took place inside an area Israel designated itself as a safe zone for Palestinians, is a flagrant disregard for all human life,". Oman: The country called the attack "an explicit act of terrorism and new evidence of the policy of deliberate extermination... towards the Palestinian people". Organisation of Islamic Cooperation: The organization strongly condemned Israel's "heinous massacres" in al-Mawasi as well as in Khan Younis and the Shati refugee camp, saying that it considers the attacks an "extension of the crime of genocide that the Israeli occupation continues to commit against Palestinian civilians, in blatant defiance of" the ICJ.13 July 2024 OIC condemns Israel's 'heinous massacres' across Gaza https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/14/israels-war-on-gaza-live-many-still-missing-after-al-mawasi-massacre?update=3044980 Al Jazeera 14 July 2024 3 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240803144140/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/14/israels-war-on-gaza-live-many-still-missing-after-al-mawasi-massacre?update=3044980 live Qatar: The country calls the attack "a brutal and shocking massacre, and a new incident to be added to the ongoing series of occupation crimes against the Palestinian people and all of humanity", the foreign ministry calls for an international action against Israel.13 July 2024 Qatar condemns 'horrific Israeli massacre of displaced people in Gaza' https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044509 Al Jazeera 13 July 2024 3 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240803144129/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044509 live Saudi Arabia: The Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the attack and called for "activating international accountability mechanisms" against Israel.13 July 2024 Saudi Arabia condemns al-Mawasi attack https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044486 Al Jazeera 13 July 2024 13 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240713190737/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044486 live Turkey: The ministry of Foreign Affairs called the attack "a phase of the Netanyahu government's effort to annihilate the Palestinians entirely", stating that all countries should stop Israel's "barbarism". United Arab Emirates: The country denounced Israeli abuses in Gaza, including "the most recent targeting of camps for displaced people in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, which led to numerous deaths and injuries to dozens of innocent civilians". United Nations: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was "shocked and saddened" by the Israeli attack. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stated the attack was a "another tragic example of the toll on civilians".Israeli orchestrated a 'planned massacre', claims Hamas after 70 Palestinians killed in Gaza https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/israeli-orchestrated-a-planned-massacre-claims-hamas-after-70-palestinians-killed-in-gaza/articleshow/111703175.cms The Times of India 13 July 2024 21 July 2024 21 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240721235936/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/israeli-orchestrated-a-planned-massacre-claims-hamas-after-70-palestinians-killed-in-gaza/articleshow/111703175.cms live UNICEF: Chief Catherine Russell stated that "Children must be protected. Hostages must be released. The suffering must end," after the attack.13 July 2024 UNICEF chief decries 'another brutal week for children in Gaza' https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044767 Al Jazeera 14 July 2024 3 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240803144137/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044767 live UNRWA: Chief Philippe Lazzarini quoted a Palestinian mother that lost her 8-year-old child and had another one injured by the attack, she further stated that "Yesterday's attack and the mass casualties are a stark reminder that no one is safe in Gaza, wherever they are".14 July 2024 'They told me I would be safe here': UNRWA chief quotes al-Mawasi survivor https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/14/israels-war-on-gaza-live-many-still-missing-after-al-mawasi-massacre?update=3046737 Al Jazeera 14 July 2024 3 August 2024 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killing many civilians".UN Human Rights Office Condemns IDF's Strikes in Gaza Humanitarian Zones https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/un-human-rights-office-opt-ramallah-13-july-2024-un-human-rights-office-condemns-idfs-strikes-gaza-humanitarian-zones ReliefWeb 13 July 2024 OHCHR 22 July 2024 22 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240722100057/https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/un-human-rights-office-opt-ramallah-13-july-2024-un-human-rights-office-condemns-idfs-strikes-gaza-humanitarian-zones live International NGOs ActionAid: the humanitarian group condemned the attack.13 July 2024 Action Aid denounces Israeli attack on al-Mawasi https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044220 Al Jazeera 13 July 2024 13 July 2024 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https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/15/israels-war-on-gaza-live-endless-massacre-in-gaza-as-israel-kills-17?update=3049077 Al Jazeera 15 July 2024 3 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240803144138/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/15/israels-war-on-gaza-live-endless-massacre-in-gaza-as-israel-kills-17?update=3049077 live Staff described "scenes of absolute destruction" and the organization called the attack "a terrifying precedent for a nation state to set".Islamic Relief reaction to civilian casualties in Gaza over the last two days https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/islamic-relief-reaction-civilian-casualties-gaza-over-last-two-days ReliefWeb 15 July 2024 Islamic Relief 25 July 2024 3 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240803144130/https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/islamic-relief-reaction-civilian-casualties-gaza-over-last-two-days live Médecins Sans Frontières: Mohammed Abu Mughaisib, the deputy medical coordinator stated "I have never seen a mass casualty event like [Saturday],".14 July 2024 Never seen mass casualty event like al-Mawasi: MSF doctor https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/14/israels-war-on-gaza-live-many-still-missing-after-al-mawasi-massacre?update=3047270 Al Jazeera 15 July 2024 3 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240803144650/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/14/israels-war-on-gaza-live-many-still-missing-after-al-mawasi-massacre?update=3047270 live Medical Aid for Palestinians: The UK-based charity organization calls for the British government to "act urgently to suspend arms sales to Israel and prevent further atrocities".13 July 2024 British charity calls for UK government to suspend arms sales to Israel https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044066 Al Jazeera Oxfam: The UK-based organization condemned the attack.13 July 2024 Oxfam slams 'abhorrent complicity' of countries arming Israel https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/14/israels-war-on-gaza-live-many-still-missing-after-al-mawasi-massacre?update=3045206 Al Jazeera See also Al-Awda school attack May 2024 Al-Mawasi refugee camp attack June 2024 Al-Mawasi refugee camp attack July 2024 al-Shati refugee camp attack September 2024 Al-Mawasi refugee camp attack 4 December 2024 al-Mawasi attack References Category:2024 airstrikes Category:Israeli airstrikes during the Gaza war Category:Khan Yunis in the Gaza war Category:Military assassinations Category:Targeted killing by Israel