WEB DESK: Abu Hamza, the spokesperson for the militant group Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), was confirmed dead following an Israeli airstrike on Tuesday. The group announced the death of Hamza in a message on Telegram, stating that he had been targeted in a strategic strike by Israeli forces.
Arab media has reported, citing sources, that in an Israeli attack in the al-Nusseirat area of Gaza, Abu Hamza, his wife, and several members of their family were martyred.
Sources within PIJ further corroborated the reports, with multiple individuals confirming Hamza’s death to Reuters. The airstrike is part of a broader series of military operations by Israel aimed at diminishing the capabilities of militant factions in the region.
Hamza had been a prominent figure within the group, known for his vocal support of armed resistance against Israel and for rallying support for the PIJ’s objectives. His killing marks a significant blow to the organization, which has claimed responsibility for numerous attacks against Israeli targets.
