The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israeli Security Agency (Shin Bet) announced today that they have eliminated Hudahaifa Kahlout, known as “Abu Obaidah,” the head of Hamas’ military wing propaganda apparatus. The operation took place on Saturday, August 30, 2025, following extensive intelligence gathering.
Kahlout was reportedly responsible for psychological terror operations and served as the spokesman for Hamas’ military wing. The operation was executed from the ISA situation room and targeted Kahlout"s location based on intelligence provided by the ISA and the IDF’s Intelligence Directorate.
This development marks a significant move in Israel"s ongoing efforts to disrupt Hamas operations. As previously reported, Israel has been intensifying its military actions against Hamas in response to ongoing tensions in the region.
The elimination of Kahlout could have implications for Hamas" communication strategies and its broader military operations. Observers will be monitoring how this operation influences the group"s propaganda efforts and the potential for retaliatory actions in the coming days.
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