Israel Kills Hamas Spokesperson

Israeli military says it killed spokesperson for terror group's armed wing
By Newser Editors and Wire Services
Posted Sep 1, 2025 12:30 AM CDT
Israel Kills Hamas Spokesperson
Relatives and supporters of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip take part in a protest demanding their immediate release and against the Israeli offensive in Gaza City, as they gather in Tel Aviv, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025.   (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

The Israeli military announced Sunday that it killed the longtime spokesperson for Hamas' armed wing, as the country's security cabinet met to discuss the expanding offensive in some of Gaza's most populated areas, the AP reports. There were no plans to discuss negotiations for a ceasefire at the meeting, according to an official who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak with the media. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz identified the spokesperson as Abu Obeida, the nom de guerre for the person who represented Hamas' Qassam Brigades. He was killed over the weekend. Hamas has not commented on the claim.

Abu Obeida's last statement was issued Friday as Israel began the initial stages of the new offensive and declared Gaza City a combat zone. His statement said the militants would do their best to protect living hostages but warned that they would be in areas of fighting. He said the remains of dead hostages would "disappear forever." Israel's military said the spokesperson, whom it identified as Hudahaifa Kahlout, had been behind the release of videos showing hostages as well as footage of the Hamas-led attack that sparked the war. The military also reiterated a threat against remaining Hamas leaders abroad.

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