His name is likely a reference to Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah, a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a famed Muslim commander. What is Abu Obeida’s role in Hamas?

A look at the Quranic verses chosen by Al-Qassam’s spokesperson in his speech this week allows a glimpse into Hamas’s religiously motivated modus operandi.

The reality is more complicated. Israeli officials have acknowledged providing weapons to Abu Shabab’s militia, as part of an operation to arm local groups to counter Hamas.

Abu Ubaidah wanted to reaffirm Al-Shabab's broader ambitions as a regional branch of the global Al-Qaeda brand as opposed to a purely Somali insurgency.

A founding member of Hamas — the terrorist group behind the surprise assault on Israel that has claimed the lives of over 1,200 Israelis — was killed Tuesday in an Israeli air strike on Gaza ...

A Hamas spokesman on Monday accused Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement with the group, including targeting Palestinians in Gaza with airstrikes, and said that next Saturday’s hostage ...

A former Hamas hostage slammed the Pulitzer Prize board for awarding a Gaza poet and New Yorker contributor who disputed her and others’ status as captives.

Yasser Abu Shabab is the leader of a Palestinian militia in southern Gaza that Israeli officials say they have armed as part of an effort to undermine Hamas. Mr.

Airstrike involving 40 bunker-busting bombs may have killed senior Hamas commander Mohammed Shabana and spokesman Abu Obaida in underground tunnel.

ALBAWABA - Activists and pro-Palestinians have wondered about the reason behind the absence of Abu Obaida, the spokesperson for the al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas.

The reality is more complicated. Israeli officials have acknowledged providing weapons to Abu Shabab’s militia, as part of an operation to arm local groups to counter Hamas.