US EditionIsrael Says it Killed Hamas Spokesman Abu Obeida in Gaza Strike
- Israeli forces struck Gaza City suburbs overnight on August 31, 2025, killing at least 18 people amid air and ground attacks as homes were destroyed and families displaced.
- The strikes occurred while Prime Minister Netanyahu's security cabinet prepared to review plans for seizing Gaza City amid warnings that the offensive endangers hostages held by Hamas.
- Around half of Gaza's more than two million residents shelter in Gaza City, where overcrowding and severe shortages complicate evacuations despite thousands fleeing to central and southern areas.
- Gaza health officials report over 63,000 deaths mostly among civilians in the military campaign that has devastated the enclave, while Netanyahu coordinates with the White House on a comprehensive war and hostage deal.
- Military escalation, intensified protests in Israel demanding an end to war and hostage release, and planned diplomatic discussions indicate continued conflict pressures amid consideration of ceasefire options.
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The mysterious media spokesman of Hamas' military wing was apparently killed in an air raid in Gaza. Who was the man whose face was always veiled – and what influence does his killing have on the war?
On Sunday, the Hebrew state assuredly killed Abu Obeida, the spokesman for the al-Qassam brigades, Hamas' armed wing. The Palestinian Islamist movement has not yet confirmed this information.
Why is Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida popular for Palestinians?
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz claimed on Sunday that Israel had assassinated Abu Obeida, the masked spokesman of Hamas's military wing of al-Qassam Brigades, in an airstrike on Gaza City. Writing on X, Katz boasted that "Abu Obeida was eliminated and sent to the depths of hell," calling the operation a "qualitative achievement" carried out with Shin Bet. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took a more cautious tone, saying that …
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