Hudhayfah Samir Abdullah al-Kahlout Abu Ubaida

He was known by his nom de guerre, Abu Obeida. He was a senior commander and spokesman for the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’s military wing. Abu Obeida was the public face of Hamas’s military operations and communications, and he delivered key messages during various conflicts with Israel. His identity was closely guarded, and he often appeared masked in public statements, symbolizing his role in maintaining the operational secrecy of the brigades. His statements had a critical impact during major confrontations, such as the fighting between Gaza and Israel in 2014 and 2021, and during the October 7th War.