Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida killed in Gaza City strike – report

Israeli officials told The Jerusalem Post they are optimistic he was killed in the strike. However, his death has not been confirmed.

Hamas military wing spokesperson Abu Obeida was killed in an IDF strike in Gaza City, Saudi channel Al Arabiya reported on Sunday, citing a Palestinian source.

The source told Al Arabiya that the IDF struck the apartment where Abu Obeida was located, killing him and everyone else who was inside, and that his family and Qassam Brigades leaders confirmed his death.

The IDF carried out the strike targeting ‘a senior Hamas terrorist in Gaza City,’ the IDF and Shin Bet confirmed in a joint statement Saturday.

Israeli officials told The Jerusalem Post they are optimistic he was killed in the strike. However, his death has not been confirmed.

The IDF said that prior to the strike, it took steps to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise ammunition, aerial surveillance, and intelligence.

Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida delivers a speech following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, January 19, 2025 (credit: Hamas Armed Wing Media/Handout via REUTERS)

Obeida threatened soldiers, hostages as IDF prepares for Gaza City invasion

Obeida on Friday declared that Israeli hostages are being held alongside its fighters in combat zones under the same perilous conditions.

“We will preserve the lives of the captives to the extent that we can,” the terror group said. “They will remain with our fighters in the places of confrontation, exposed to the same risks.”

This is a developing story. / jpost

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