Hamas Leader Missing; Family Confirmed Killed In Air Strike

Zechariah 12:3 “And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it.”

Editor's Note: Jim Bakker teaches to watch Israel closely because it is the prophetic timeclock for the unfolding of Last Days events. In Matthew 24, Israel is the fig tree that the Lord told His people to observe to understand the times. It is like a barometer of what is happening in the nations.

The family of the leader of terrorist group Hamas in the Gaza strip were confirmed killed when an Israeli air strike destroyed the building they were living in.

However, there are conflicting reports about whether the strike also cut off the head of Hamas’ leadership in Gaza.  Hamas denies that Mohammed Deif was hit while several Israeli sources say he perished in the attack.

The attack was in response to Hamas breaking the cease fire and launching a series of terrorist rocket attacks into Israel.  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had warned Hamas that the IDF was prepared to “strike back hard” if the ceasefire were to be broken and the operation against Deif’s headquarters is believed to have been one of the items referenced by the Prime Minister.

Middle East analysts say that if Deif was killed in the attack it will likely cause Hamas to launch more assaults and refuse to enter back into negotiations to end the hostilities.

The Israeli Defense Forces recalled 2,000 soldiers after the breaking of the ceasefire to provide support for the IDF response.

Egypt has issued a call for both sides to return to the negotiating table in Cairo.  Israel had recalled their delegation after Hamas broke the latest ceasefire.

One thought on “Hamas Leader Missing; Family Confirmed Killed In Air Strike

Leave a Reply