India, Aug. 31 -- The Israel Defense Forces on Sunday confirmed that Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida was killed during Saturday's strike, eliminating another top member of the group.

In an X post, IDF wrote confirming his death: "Abu Obeida can no longer spread his lies, propaganda and terror."

Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz shared his reaction on X and said: "Hamas terror spokesman Abu Obeida was killed in Gaza and sent to meet all those thwarted in the axis of evil."

Abu Obeida has appeared in several videos shared by Hamas over the months, where he was seen wearing military fatigues and a red keffiyeh scarf to obscure his face.

Hamas has not commented on his death so far.

Abu Obeida has been the spokesman of the Izz ad-Din al-Qass...