GRAPHIC! Israel hits Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida | WATCH
An Israeli airstrike targeted Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida in Gaza, with Israel claiming a major blow and Hamas denying his death. Conflicting reports leave his fate uncertain, while Hamas terrorists have blocked access to the attack site.
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In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Israeli forces conducted a targeted airstrike yesterday (Saturday), aimed at eliminating Abu Obeida, the enigmatic spokesman for Hamas's military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades. The strike, which took place in Gaza City, resulted in over 15 civilian deaths, according to reports, just one day after Israel ended its daily humanitarian pauses for aid delivery.
Footage from the scene captures the chaos of the bombardment: plumes of smoke rising from rubble-strewn streets, emergency responders rushing to aid, and the distant roar of fighter jets overhead.
Israeli officials expressed optimism that Abu Obeida, known for his masked video appearances and fiery rhetoric, was killed in the operation, describing it as a major blow to the group's propaganda efforts. However, Hamas quickly denied these claims, issuing a statement labeling the reports as "psychological warfare" intended to demoralize Palestinian resistance. His death remains unconfirmed, with conflicting accounts from Israeli media and Palestinian sources.
Abu Obeida has become a symbol of defiance for Hamas supporters, often warning of retaliatory actions against Israeli advances. Israel has been hunting him for 15 long years.
Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke at the Cabinet meeting today. He said, “The IDF struck the evil spokesman, Abu Obeida. We are waiting for the results. I notice that Hamas’s statement is a bit delayed, apparently, there’s no one left to announce it…”