Hamas names former intelligence head Mohammed Ouda as new leader of military wing – report

by NOWlej | May 18, 2026 | JPost | 0 comments

Hamas names former intelligence head Mohammed Ouda as new leader of military wing – report

Members of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas and mourners attend the funeral of Al-Qassam fighters who were killed during the war between Israel and Hamas in the Al-Shati camp, in Gaza City, February 28, 2025. (photo credit: Khalil Kahlout/Flash90)
Ouda was reportedly offered the role of military head after the assassination of Mohammed Sinwar in May of 2025, but turned it down.

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