Abu Ubaida: Unveiling the Enigmatic Face of Hamas in the Shadows of War: Who is Abu Ubaida, the Faceless Hero of Hamas? Unraveling the Persona Behind the Mask in the Ongoing Conflict – A Tale of Courage, Resilience, and the Battle for Hearts and Minds

By Izhar Ul Haq

 

In the heart of the current conflict between Israel and Hamas, one name resonates among Palestinians - Abu Ubaida, the military spokesperson for the Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' armed wing. In the midst of a challenging and intense battle, Abu Ubaida has become a hero for many Hamas supporters worldwide and a despised figure for Tel Aviv and its allies.

Since October 7, Abu Ubaida has been a prominent figure on screens, delivering recorded speeches in a green camouflage soldiers' uniform and a red keffiyeh, updating on Al-Qassam's position and developments in the ongoing conflict. He has effectively managed the media war against Israeli spokespersons, earning praise from Palestinian supporters of Hamas.

Abu Ubaida first gained recognition in 2002 as one of Al-Qassam's field officials, adopting the practice of concealing his face, similar to the late Imad Aqel, a former Al-Qassam leader. After the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza in 2005, he officially became the spokesperson for Al-Qassam.

Hailing from Naalia in Gaza, occupied by Israel in 1948, Abu Ubaida now resides in Jabalia. Despite facing multiple bombings of his house in various conflicts, he continues to emerge as a symbol of resistance.

In the 2014 war, Abu Ubaida announced the kidnapping of Israeli soldier Shaul Aron, sparking spontaneous marches and chants in support of him and the resistance across the West Bank.

While Israel claims to know his true identity, asserting that he is Hudhayfah Kahlout hiding behind the keffiyeh, neither Hamas nor Al-Qassam has officially commented on this information.

Abu Ubaida, who presented a master's thesis titled "The Holy Land between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam" before the 2014 war, is now considered the forefront of the psychological war against Israel. Despite challenges and personal losses, he remains a steadfast symbol of Hamas' resilience in the face of adversity. 

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