From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
1,000 operatives, overseen by slain Abu Obeida: Report details Hamas’s propaganda network deployed throughout Gaza
Army Radio has reported on Hamas’s propaganda and psychological warfare arm, which was led by the group’s military spokesperson, Abu Obeida, until his elimination in a weekend strike.
The report says Hamas’s influence network currently includes over 1,000 operatives (with around 200 more killed in the war). It says Abu Obeida built it up over the past decade, with operatives embedded in Hamas combat units throughout the Strip, filming, editing and distributing propaganda material on combat operations.
It says the network adapts constantly, relocating command centers to schools and hospitals when targeted by Israeli strikes.
It includes “intelligence listeners” who monitor Israeli media and public discourse to suggest psychological warfare operations.
Army Radio says the network has played a central role in the propaganda campaign surrounding the hostages in Gaza and the distribution of videos featuring captives.
It says Abu Obeida recently drafted plans for efforts to prevent Israeli forces’ advance into Gaza City, through manipulation of Israeli public perception.
The Times of Israel Community.