Who veils Abu Obaida? The story of the martyr who hid the features of the spokesperson for the al-Qassam Brigades.

A video clip swept across social media platforms, reportedly showing martyr Muhammad Samir Qniyta as he drapes a veil over the late Al-Qassam Brigades spokesman Hudhaifa al-Kahlout, known as 'Abu Obaida'.

“A video clip swept across social media platforms, reportedly showing martyr Muhammad Samir Qniyta as he drapes a veil over the late Al-Qassam Brigades spokesman Hudhaifa al-Kahlout, known as 'Abu Obaida'”

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The circulating video, which had been published earlier by the military media of the Qassam Brigades, showed footage of martyr Muhammad Qniyta placing the veil over the brigades' spokesperson Abu Obaida, in a scene that embodies secrecy and security discipline within the ranks of the brigades.

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Netizens linked the video to martyr Muhammad Samir Qniyta, who worked in the brigades' military media department, and was martyred on May 19, 2025, highlighting his role in documenting the stages of the resistance and highlighting its symbols.

This came after the publication of images of other martyrs in recent days as part of the 'Moons of the Flood' series, to re-emphasize the icons of the Qassam who were martyred during the war on the Gaza Strip, linking their field trajectories to the narrative of 'Al-Aqsa Flood' and its various stages.

The video drew wide engagement among activists on social platforms, with the majority of reactions focusing on the emotional dimension of the moment when the veil became associated with Abu Obaida's name and his speech in the public memory.

Netizens pointed out that martyr Qniyta was the one who hid majesty behind the veil, painting that splendid image with his friend Abu Obaida, adding that he has now moved to a place of truth before a mighty sovereign King.

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Others noted that the martyr, known by the nickname 'Hafs', was the one with a permanent smile, easy to deal with, light-hearted, humble, and no one imagined he would be the one to undertake such a great mission with the spokesperson for the cause, before he ascended defending his city Gaza in the face of the occupation forces.

Bloggers said the video's circulation comes at a time when the symbolism of martyr Muhammad Samir Qniyta is growing among the Palestinian public, as he embodied the military and security commitment of the resistant media, making him a model cited in resistance narratives and in documenting the perseverance in the face of the occupation.

Activists also praised his role in conveying the message of the Qassam Brigades to inside and outside, considering that his media presence helped enhance the organization's image and unity of its ranks, especially amid the ongoing war on the Gaza Strip.

The piece places the veiling moment within the broader media narrative around the Gaza war, including references to the 'Moons of the Flood' series and the narrative of 'Al-Aqsa Flood' and its stages.

“A video clip swept across social media platforms, reportedly showing martyr Muhammad Samir Qniyta as he drapes a veil over the late Al-Qassam Brigades spokesman Hudhaifa al-Kahlout, known as 'Abu Obaida'”

Al-Jazeera Net

It notes that Qniyta's work in the brigades' military media helped strengthen the organization's image and unity, especially amid the ongoing war on the Gaza Strip.