Israel’s military said last August that it had killed Deif – who was the second-most senior Hamas leader.
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Palestinian born after father was jailed hugs him for first time
There were jubilant scenes in the West Bank as more Palestinians were released on Thursday.
Eight Israeli and Thai hostages released from Gaza
Israel freed 110 Palestinian prisoners from its jails – prompting scenes of celebration in Ramallah.
Chaos and celebrations as eight more hostages released by Hamas
Three Israelis and five Thai nationals comprised the latest group of hostages released since the Gaza ceasefire was announced.
South Africa and Rwanda go head-to-head over DR Congo war
Rwanda says South Africa is in “no position to take on the role of a peacemaker or mediator” in DR Congo.
Nurse dies as Uganda confirms new Ebola outbreak
The victim was a 32-year-old nurse who died from multi-organ failure, the health ministry says.
Merkel criticises her party leader after far-right vote
The former chancellor’s comments come after the CDU put forward a proposal which was supported by the far-right AfD.
US and Russian figure skaters were on board crashed plane
They include two teenagers, their mothers and two former Russian stars, according to their club in Boston.
Watch: Rescue efforts as passenger jet and helicopter collide in DC
An American Airlines flight collided in mid-air with a military helicopter in Washington DC.
Pentagon strips Gen Milley of security detail and clearance
The former US general was critical of Trump in the past, at one point calling him a “fascist”.