Thu Jan 30 17:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Hamas Announces Death of Top Military Commanders After Gaza Conflict
**GAZA CITY** – Abu Obeida, spokesperson for the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced the deaths of several high-ranking commanders, including its chief of staff, Muhammad Deif, in a video statement released today.
The statement confirmed the deaths of six top commanders: Muhammad Deif (chief of staff), Marwan Issa (deputy chief of staff), Ghazi Abu Tamama (head of weapons and combat services), Raed Thabet (head of human resources), Raef Salama (commander of Khan Yunis Brigade), in addition to previously reported deaths of Ahmed al-Ghandour (commander of the northern brigade) and Ayman Nawfal (commander of the central brigade). All were killed during the recent conflict, though the exact dates of their deaths were not specified.
Abu Obeida emphasized that despite the significant loss, the Qassam Brigades remain strong and unwavering in their resistance. He stated that the deaths have only strengthened the resolve of the fighters, leading to intensified fighting and unprecedented levels of resistance against Israeli forces. He asserted that the organization has a robust leadership structure and that no leadership vacuum exists.
The announcement followed the completion of necessary security protocols and verification procedures, according to Abu Obeida, who stressed that the organization’s leadership is fully intact and ready to continue its operations.
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