How Hamas Used Al-Jazeera Journalist, Hossam Basel Abdul Karim Shabat, As Cover For Sniper in Beit Hanoun

25.03.25
IDF Spokesperson

This article was originally published with the title “Information Regarding the Affiliation of the Terrorist Hossam Basel Abdul Karim Shabat to the Hamas Terrorist Organization"

Yesterday (Monday), the IDF and ISA eliminated the terrorist Hossam Basel Abdul Karim Shabat, a sniper terrorist from the Beit Hanoun Battalion of the Hamas terrorist organization, who cynically posed as an Al-Jazeera journalist.

In October 2024, the IDF and ISA exposed the terrorist's direct affiliation with the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organization. Internal Hamas documents were revealed proving that he participated in military training conducted by the Beit Hanoun Battalion of Hamas in 2019.

During the war, Hossam carried out terrorist attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians. This is additional proof of Hamas terrorists affiliation to the Al-Jazeera network.

The IDF and ISA will continue to operate against Hamas terrorists and to remove any threat to Israeli civilians.


Infographic Regarding the Affiliation of the Terrorist to the Hamas Terrorist Organization as Published in October 2024:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who was Hossam Basel Abdul Karim Shabat?
A: He was identified by the IDF and ISA as a sniper operative from the Beit Hanoun Battalion of Hamas who operated under civilian cover.

Q: What evidence links him to Hamas?
A: Internal Hamas documents showed his participation in military training in 2019 with the Beit Hanoun Battalion.

Q: Was he connected to media organizations?
A: He was reported to have posed as a journalist affiliated with the Al Jazeera network while conducting militant activity.

Q: What actions did he carry out during the war?
A: He took part in attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians.

Q: What did the IDF and ISA announce?
A: They stated they eliminated him and will continue operations against Hamas operatives posing threats to civilians.