Hamas has officially confirmed the death of Abu Ubaida, the longtime masked military spokesman of its armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, months after Israel first claimed it had killed him in an airstrike on Gaza City.
According to the group’s statement, Abu Ubaida was killed in an Israeli airstrike around August 30, 2025, targeting the Rimal neighborhood in Gaza. However, Hamas only acknowledged his death publicly in late December, fueling months of uncertainty and speculation about his fate.
🕊️ Who Was Abu Ubaida?
Abu Ubaida was one of the most recognizable and symbolic figures within Hamas. As the official spokesman of the Qassam Brigades, he became widely known for his masked appearances and powerful audio and video messages during wars and escalations with Israel.
For supporters of Hamas, he represented the public voice of the group’s military operations, often delivering warnings, battlefield updates, and political messaging during critical moments of the Gaza conflict.
💥 How Was He Killed?
The Israeli military stated that Abu Ubaida was killed in a precision intelligence-based airstrike targeting an apartment building in Gaza City. Israeli officials described the operation as one in which survival was “impossible,” emphasizing its accuracy and lethality.
At the time, Israel announced his death, but the absence of confirmation from Hamas led many to question whether he had survived.
📢 Why the Delay in Confirmation?
Hamas explained that the delay was due to internal verification procedures, noting that the group typically confirms the deaths of senior leaders only after thorough checks, especially during active warfare.
In its official announcement, Hamas praised Abu Ubaida as a “great martyred commander,” highlighting his role in both military coordination and media messaging.
⚔️ A Broader Campaign Against Hamas Leadership
The confirmation of Abu Ubaida’s death came alongside Hamas’s acknowledgment of the killing of Mohammed Sinwar, the Gaza chief and brother of former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
These developments are part of what Israel describes as a broader strategy aimed at dismantling Hamas’s command and leadership structure amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
🧭 Why This Matters
The death of Abu Ubaida marks the loss of Hamas’s most iconic military spokesman, a figure whose identity and voice shaped the group’s public image for years. The months-long gap between Israel’s claim and Hamas’s confirmation also highlights the information war that runs parallel to the military conflict.
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