Middle East

Netanyahu Clueless About Whether His Mission to Kill Hamas Chief Worked

‘NOT ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN’

Israel’s prime minister could not confirm the deaths of two of Hamas’ top identities, despite the deadliest strike in weeks.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pauses during a press conference amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 13, 2024.
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