Mohammed Deif vs Ota Minoru

Deif survived at least seven Israeli assassination attempts, including a 2014 airstrike that killed his wife and children. His survival earned him a legendary status among Palestinians, though he was severely injured and lost limbs.

Deif became the commander of Hamas's military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, in 2002. He oversaw the development of rocket capabilities and tunnel networks, becoming Israel's most wanted man.

Deif was the mastermind behind the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, which killed over 1,200 Israelis and led to the Gaza War. The attack involved rockets, paragliders, and ground incursions, marking the deadliest day for Israel in decades.

In early 1945, Rear Admiral Ota Minoru was placed in command of the Imperial Japanese Navy's forces on Okinawa. He was responsible for defending the island against the impending American invasion, leading a mixed force of naval personnel and base troops.

During the Battle of Okinawa, Ota commanded the defense of the Oroku Peninsula from May to June 1945. His forces, numbering about 10,000 men, held out against the U.S. 6th Marine Division for ten days of intense fighting before being overwhelmed.

On June 13, 1945, with his position overrun and defeat imminent, Rear Admiral Ota Minoru committed suicide by pistol along with his senior staff officers in his command cave on the Oroku Peninsula. This act followed the Japanese military code of honor.