Israel confirms killing of Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida in Gaza City strike

Throughout the war, the IDF said that Obeida had taken the lead for Hamas on publishing "victories" by the terror group both on October 7, 2023, and anytime after. The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and the IDF on Sunday evening confirmed that Hamas military wing spokesperson Abu Obeida was killed in an IDF strike in Gaza City. Defense Minister Israel Katz had already confirmed on X/Twitter earlier on Sunday, but the military always provides the final confirmation, and there have been a few instances where political officials have jumped the gun on such predictions. Sometimes, the IDF simply drops...