Qassam Brigades' new spokesperson
Hamas names new spokesperson, confirms Abu Obaida’s death
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- Hamas appoints new military spokesperson, formally confirming Abu Obaida’s death.
- Images of all deceased members shared as part of the announcement, signaling mourning and internal restructuring.
Hamas’ armed wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, announced a new military spokesperson on Monday, marking the first official acknowledgment of the death of long-time spokesperson Abu Obaida.
The announcement came via the group’s official Telegram channel, accompanied by images of all members killed in recent operations. The post served as both a mourning tribute and a formal introduction of the new spokesperson, whose identity has not yet been publicly disclosed.
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Abu Obaida, a central figure in Hamas’ military communications for years, was targeted in an ‘Israeli’ strike in late August. While ‘Israel’ claimed his death at the time, Hamas had previously refrained from confirming it, only issuing statements urging the public to avoid spreading rumours.
This latest release marks a significant shift in Hamas’ public messaging, as it not only mourns its fallen members but openly confirms Abu Obaida’s death for the first time.
Analysts note that acknowledging the loss of such a high-profile figure may signal internal restructuring within the group’s military leadership and communications strategy.
The new spokesperson is expected to take over all official military communications, including statements and video messages, as tensions continue in Gaza amid unresolved security and humanitarian challenges.
