Israeli Prime Minister, Netanyahu, Eliminates Long-Term Hamas Spokesperson, Abu Obeida

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Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, has confirmed that Abu Obeid, the long-term spokesperson of the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, is now dead. Netanyahu announced this on Sunday when the Israeli military struck Obeida’s wing, Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades.

Israel Confirms the Death of Hamas Spokesperson, Abu Obeida

As reported by the news agency, AFP, Israeli Prime Minister said that, “We have struck the Hamas spokesman, the spokesman for this criminal and murderous organization, Abu Obeida.”

He further added, “I hope he is no longer with us, but I notice that there is no one on the Hamas side to clarify this matter.” Israel’s Minister of Defence, Israel Katz, also confirmed the death of Abu Obeida, who concealed his identity from the public for several years and veiled his face in a red keffiyeh scarf. 

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The defence minister shared the following on “X”, praising the flawless operation conducted by the Israeli Military: “Hamas terror spokesperson Abu Obeida was eliminated in Gaza.”

Gaza Reels from Heavy Losses as War Continues

Since the October 7 attacks, Israel has been furious at Hamas and pledged to destroy the military group, preventing it from executing any further attacks. This has resulted in the death of Hamas leaders like Ismail Haniyeh, Mohammad Deif (military commander), and Yahya Sinwar, who were accused of instigating the Israel-Gaza war.

Earlier on Sunday, Hamas also confirmed the death of Mohammad Sinwar. This announcement from Gaza came months after Israel had announced his killing in a fatal air strike.

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The attack carried out by Hamas on Israel in October 2023 resulted in the death of 1,219 innocent Israeli citizens. AFP has also reported that the Hamas militants had kidnapped 251 people, of whom 20 are still believed to be alive.

In response to these brutal attacks, the Israeli military campaign killed at least 63,459 Palestinians during the air strikes, along with prominent Hamas leaders. These numbers have been reported by the Hamas Health Ministry. The United Nations has also said that these numbers are reliable.