Hamas Admits Top Leaders’ Deaths, Vows To ‘Fight With Their Fingernails’
Hamas confirmed Monday that Israeli forces have killed five senior leaders of its military wing, including longtime spokesperson Abu Obeida and the brother of October 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar.
The terror group’s new spokesman delivered the announcement in his first public address, The Jerusalem Post reported. He revealed that he “inherited” the “Abu Obeida” pseudonym, meaning “father of the worshipers,” from his predecessor.
The previous spokesperson’s true name was Huthayfa Samir Abdallah al-Kahlout, according to the outlet. An Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) strike on Gaza City took him out on Aug. 31, 2025.
The Israeli military and Shin Bet security agency confirmed the kill at the time, but Hamas refused to acknowledge the death until now.
Abu Obeida can no longer spread his lies, propaganda and terror.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 31, 2025
The organization also admitted that Mohammad Sinwar, Hakham Muhammad Issa al-Issa, Mohammed Shabana and Ra’ad Sa’ad were killed by Israeli forces. (Read more from “Hamas Admits Top Leaders’ Deaths, Vows To ‘Fight With Their Fingernails’” HERE)
