Abu Obeida
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Hamas reavealing a new Abu Obeida shows it has no intention to disarm, IDF sources say
Israel confirms killing of Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida in Gaza City strike
Throughout the war, the IDF said that Obeida had taken the lead for Hamas on publishing "victories" by the terror group both on October 7, 2023, and anytime after.
Hamas threatens to kidnap IDF soldiers, warns hostages held in Gaza City combat zones
“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.”
Hamas armed wing says fate of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander unknown
This was after Hamas said on Tuesday it had lost contact with a group of terrorists holding Alexander in Gaza.
Hamas: Half of living hostages in areas IDF is trying to operate in
"We have decided not to move these captives from those areas and to keep them under strict security measures - but their lives are in extreme danger."
Breakdown in Gaza ceasefire talks could trigger IDF 'high-level' assassinations - report
Such assassinations and commando operations could lead to escalation and a gradual heating up of the situation, said sources.
Abu Obeida's theological points show glimpse into Hamas's way of thinking - analysis
A look at the Quranic verses chosen by Al-Qassam’s spokesperson in his speech this week allows a glimpse into Hamas’s religiously motivated modus operandi.
Al-Qassam spokesman calls for ‘West Bank escalation’ following ceasefire agreement
In a pre-recorded speech delivered through Hamas’s outlets, Al-Jazeera, spokesperson Abu Obeida also lauded Iran and its proxies and warned against attempts to integrate Israel in the region.
IDF continues Gaza strikes, Hamas claims one strike was near an Israeli hostage
One specific strike which the IDF emphasized was against a Nukhba terrorist who took part in the October 7 massacre.
Hamas publishes video of unidentified tattooed hostage
Hamas published a second video shortly after, depicting a CGI Netanyahu digging graves in a graveyard full of Israeli hostages.
![A message at the end of a Hamas video, stating "[Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu and [Chief of Staff Herzi] Halevi seek to get rid of their prisoners in Gaza by all means.](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/639126 "A message at the end of a Hamas video, stating \"[Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu and [Chief of Staff Herzi] Halevi seek to get rid of their prisoners in Gaza by all means.")
Hamas admits to killing hostages, releases video of slain hostage Eden Yerushalmi
Hamas has issued new instructions to guards on handling hostages if Israeli troops approach hostage holding sites.
