GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories, Dec 29, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Hamas' armed 
wing confirmed on Monday the death of its spokesperson, Abu Obeida, months 
after Israel announced that he had been killed in an air strike in Gaza.

Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades released a video statement on its Telegram 
channel, saying: "We pause in reverance before... the masked man loved by 
millions... the great martyred commander and spokesperson of the Qassam 
Brigades, Abu Obeida".

Israel had announced it had killed Abu Obeida in a strike on Gaza on August 
30.