Death announced: Spokesperson for Hamas' armed wing, Abu Obeida, alleged to have been killed by Israel

In the past few weeks, Israel has been laying the groundwork for its offensive on the outskirts of Gaza City and Jabaliya refugee camp. This week, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced the beginning of a planned offensive, declaring Gaza's largest city, Gaza City, a combat zone.

The IDF's expanded offensive was launched after Israel declared Gaza City a combat zone. The military has intensified air attacks on coastal areas of Gaza City, including Rimal, and claimed the killing of a spokesperson for Hamas' armed wing, Abu Obeida.

Abu Obeida's last statement was issued on Friday, after Israel declared Gaza a combat zone. In it, he warned that living hostages would be in areas of fighting and the remains of dead hostages would "disappear forever." As of the time of this article, there is no immediate comment from Hamas on the claim of Abu Obeida's death.

Before the expanded offensive, Abu Obeida was the last known spokesperson for the armed wing of Hamas. The Israeli military's claim of his death has not been independently verified.

The Israeli offensive in Gaza City is part of a broader operation that was announced earlier this month and has drawn international condemnation. As the conflict escalates, families are leaving Gaza City, and Israel is planning to halt aid in northern Gaza.

Despite several large-scale raids during its nearly 23-month-long offensive, a network of tunnels used by Hamas remains in Gaza City, according to Israel. The presence of these tunnels raises concerns about the potential for continued violence and the safety of civilians in the city.

The situation in Gaza City is rapidly evolving, and updates are being reported regularly. It is essential to monitor the news for the latest developments and to stay informed about the ongoing conflict.