Abu Obeida

Hamas admits leadership losses, moves into crisis mode - opinion

Hamas negotiates from exposure rather than strength or ambition, and Gaza has become a place it can neither control nor govern freely.

 Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida delivers a speech following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, January 19, 2025
A PALESTINIAN flag emblazoned with an image of Hamas military spokesperson Abu Obaida is waved during Nakba Day protests in Brooklyn, New York, May 15.

2026: The year for Qatar to be quelled - opinion

IDF soldiers pay respects to loved ones who fell in battle at Mount Herzl Cemetery in Jerusalem, April 28, 2025

Iranian protests, Hamas new leadership race - December 30, 2025

Hamas's new military spokesman, whose name is yet to be revealed.

Hamas reavealing a new Abu Obeida shows it has no intention to disarm, IDF sources say


IDF: Hamas photo of murdered hostage is of body recovered in November

Hamas: "The guard acted in a vengeful manner contrary to instructions after receiving news of the martyrdom of his two children."

 Abu Obaidah, the spokesman of the Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades, gestures as he speaks during an anti-Israel military show in the southern Gaza Strip November 11, 2019

Hamas kills one hostage and wounds two, terror group spokesman says

IDF says it lacks the necessary intelligence to confirm or deny Hamas's claims at this time.

 Palestinian fighters from the armed wing of Hamas take part in a military parade to mark the anniversary of the 2014 war with Israel, near the border in the central Gaza Strip, July 19, 2023.

Gaza hostages' fate unknown, Hamas spokesman says

In his first televised appearance for several weeks, Abu Obeida said many of the hostages "may have been killed," blaming their fate on Israel.

 Abu Obaidah, the spokesman of the Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades, gestures as he speaks during an anti-Israel military show in the southern Gaza Strip November 11, 2019

Israel-Hamas war: Sinwar's disruption of truce deal may turn against him - analysis

The IDF is positioned to proactively target Hamas's core strength, potentially accelerating the negotiations for releasing captives, rather than merely responding to terror attacks.

 HAMAS-GAZA leader Yahya Sinwar attends a rally in Gaza City, in March.

Families of hostages call for Israel to exchange Hamas prisoners for hostages

“We demand that no move be taken that endangers the fate of our family member, and that every action takes their well-being into account,” said Leshem Gonen. 

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with families of the hostages kidnapped by Hamas.