Abu Ubaydah; Israeli Myth Buster

The words of Al Qassam Brigades spokesman Abu Ubaydah are the words that the Palestinian people are most waiting for today amid Israel’s brutal attacks. Abu Ubaidah is constantly in front of the media after the Operation Flood conducted on October 7. He used to interact with the media by covering his face with a red kafiya in an army uniform so that only his eyes could be seen. Every Palestinian listens to Abu Ubaydah for details of Israeli casualties and Hamas resistance in Gaza. He has become the epitome of Palestinian bravery in times of pain.

Abu Ubaidah’s press conference and recording of conversations gained attention at a time when only Israeli-interested news from the battlefield was reaching the outside world. Many Arab media are also waiting for information from Abu Ubaidah in Gaza, where communication systems are down. His press conferences and talks are characterized by objective information, including the number of Israeli tanks and weapons destroyed by the Qassam Brigades.

The draft in Israel’s eyes

Abu Ubaydah officially became part of Hamas in 2002. He was assigned as a field officer of Al Qassam Brigade. After Israel withdrew from Gaza in 2005, he became the spokesman for the Qassam Brigades. Since then, Abu Ubaydah has been in the first columns of Israel’s hit list. The Israeli army bombarded his house in Jabalia four times to kill him. In the years 2008, 2012, 2014 and 2023. He escaped all four times. On June 5, 2006, Abu Ubaydah appeared before the media for the first time as Al Qassam spokesman. And it has been going on for 18 years.

Despite the best technical equipment in the world, Israel has not been able to locate Abu Ubaydah. Israel claims that he is Hudaifa, who lives in Jabalia. But Israel has not been able to provide clear evidence of this.

After the October 7 Al-Aqsa Storm operation against Israel, Abu Ubaydah appeared before the media and praised the victory of Hamas fighters.

Houses not only in Palestine, but in many mediaeval countries are waiting for his words. Local journalists report that Palestinians listen to his broadcasts from cars and garages. The media also say that Abu Ubaid has the status of a superhero in Palestine. There are many memes and shot videos about him in Arabic.