The Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) has confirmed the assassination of Abu Hamza, the spokesperson for the Al-Quds Brigades, in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza.
According to reports, Abu Hamza—whose real name was Naji Abu Yusuf—was killed along with his family and his brother’s family in a targeted strike on Khan Younis early Monday morning.
Abu Hamza gained prominence during Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, frequently appearing masked in media statements, much like Abu Ubaida, the spokesperson for the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas.
In his last statements, the Islamic Jihad spokesman acknowledged the imbalance of power in the conflict with Israel, stating: “Our battle with the enemy is unequal on all levels. Our adversary is backed by the most powerful nations in the world, allowing it to kill, destroy, and violate everything—land, stone, and human life.”
