Israel Says It Killed Hamas Spokesperson Abou Obeida; Hamas Lists Other Dead Leaders

New confirmations of Abou Obeida’s death, alongside the reported deaths of several Hamas military leaders, mark the clearest signal yet of a decapitation blow amid the Gaza war.

“Social media users widely circulated a new video clip of the late Hudhayfa al-Kahlout, known as Abu Ubaida, the former spokesperson for the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, appearing unmasked in various locations”

Al-Jazeera Net

Anadolu Ajansı reports that Hamas confirmed the death of its military spokesperson Abou Obeida and listed Mohammed Sinwar as among those killed, alongside Mohammed Shabana, Yahya Sinwar, Hakam Al-Issa, and Raed Saad; Hamas also said Sinwar ‘led the Brigades during … a period exceptionally difficult.’

Al-Jazeera Net

France 24 likewise notes that Hamas confirmed Abou Obeida’s death after Israel had claimed it in August, underscoring that the Brigades had previously announced his death and that a masked successor appeared in video statements using the same name.

Le Figaro highlights that Israel had announced Abou Obeida’s death and that Hamas confirmed it, signaling potential leadership reshuffling amid the ongoing war.

Lecourrier.vn adds that a new spokesman appeared under the Abou Obeida pseudonym and confirmed the earlier leader’s death, naming other senior Hamas figures killed; Al-Jazeera Net frames the broader context as a “war of genocide” in Gaza in which these deaths occur.

New Abou Obeida takes the name.

Lecourrier.vn reports the new spokesperson wore the uniform and stated the previous Abou Obeida was deceased.

Anadolu Ajansı

La Provence quotes the new Abou Obeida: “Our people defend themselves and will not renounce their weapons as long as the occupation persists; they will not surrender, even if they have to fight hand to hand.”

The piece notes that the second phase of the fragile ceasefire is being pursued, with Hamas proposing a freeze or storage of weapons rather than full disarmament.

Le Figaro quotes the new Abou Obeida calling for disarmament of “the deadly weapons of the occupation,” a position Hamas has rejected as a condition of surrender.

Le Parisien provides background on the new spokesperson’s public role and the ongoing prominence of Abou Obeida’s legacy in Hamas’s communications.

Disarmament debate amid ceasefire talks.

“Hamas confirms the death of its spokesman Abou Obeida, which Israel claimed in August”

France 24

Le Figaro frames disarmament as central to diplomacy, noting Hamas will not surrender its arms and has linked disarmament to broader Israeli aims.

La Provence highlights that disarmament is at the heart of negotiations, with Hamas backing a freeze or storage concept while accusing Israel of using lethal weapons against Palestinians.

Le Parisien emphasizes Hamas’s messaging and the successor’s role in hostage-exchange narratives, suggesting leadership changes could affect negotiations and public perception.

Gaza war context and civilian toll.

Al-Jazeera Net frames the conflict within a broader frame of a “war of genocide” in Gaza.

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