Gaza, MINA – Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed Sunday that Abu Obeida, the spokesman of Hamas’ military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, was assassinated in the Gaza Strip.
Katz announced on social media platform X that Abu Obeida was “eliminated in a joint operation by the Israeli army and the Shin Bet domestic security agency,” but provided no further details.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also claimed the spokesman was targeted in a coordinated operation between Israeli forces and Shin Bet.
There has been no immediate confirmation from Hamas regarding Abu Obeida’s alleged killing.
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Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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