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Israel Says Abu Obeidah Built a 1,500-Strong Hamas Propaganda Machine

Officials describe a decentralized network integrated with combat units that continues operating despite recent strikes.

Overview

  • Army Radio reporting says Hamas appointed propaganda officers to every brigade and battalion and embedded roughly 1,000 field documenters with combat units.
  • About 400 personnel reportedly staffed operations rooms across Gaza to edit video, monitor Israeli media, and craft psychological influence plans.
  • The network prioritized real-time battlefield documentation, transmitting footage from the field for rapid compilation into propaganda videos.
  • Abu Obeidah, killed by Israeli forces last week, is said to have directed hostage messaging and stage‑managed appearances to sway Israeli decision‑making.
  • The IDF says it has eliminated more than 200 network members, yet over 1,000 operatives remain active as intelligence services seek a successor and Hamas relocates production into schools and hospitals.