Doha: Hamas has confirmed the martyrdom of Abu Obeida, the long-serving spokesman of its military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades. In a statement issued by Hamas, it was said that Abu Obeida was martyred during Israeli attacks. He had been regarded for many years as the voice of the Palestinian resistance as the spokesman of the Al-Qassam Brigades and was internationally known for his statements and wartime messages against Israel.