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Hamas Confirms Deaths of Spokesman Abu Obeida and Former Gaza Leader Mohammed Sinwar

HeadlineDec 30, 2025

Hamas has officially confirmed that its longtime spokesman, Abu Obeida, and former leader in Gaza, Mohammed Sinwar, were killed earlier this year, confirming Israel’s announcement. Back in May, the Israeli military said that it had killed Mohammed Sinwar, the younger brother of former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Three months later, Israel said Abu Obeida had also been killed. In a video statement, a new Hamas spokesperson appeared on camera masked and announced that the group remains committed to the October 10 ceasefire but “will not give up their weapons as long as the occupation remains.” Since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect, Israel has killed at least 414 Palestinians, wounding more than 1,100.

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