Ali al-Amoudi
Ali al-Amoudi | |
|---|---|
| Interim Chairman of the Political Bureau in the Gaza Strip[a] | |
| In office Circa. 11 January 2026 – Circa. 23 February 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Khalil al-Hayya (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Khalil al-Hayya (acting) |
| Head of the Media department of Hamas | |
| In office Unknown–Unknown | |
| Preceded by | Unknown |
Ali al‑Amoudi (Arabic: علي العامودي) is a senior Hamas official who has served as a leading figure in Hamas' Gaza leadership. He previously headed Hamas' Media Department and appeared as a spokesperson for the group,[1][2] where he was involved in communicating Hamas' political messaging and public statements.[3]
In 2026, he was reported as the frontrunner to succeed Khalil al-Hayya as head of Hamas' political bureau in the Gaza Strip.[4]
Biography
He regularly represents Hamas in press statements and major public rallies, emphasizing resistance narratives and the ideological framing of conflicts, including calls for defense and liberation of the Al‑Aqsa Mosque.[5]
He denounces Israeli actions against Palestinian journalists as deliberate attempts to suppress evidence and terrorize media professionals.[6]
In 2021, he expressed military actions such as the Qassam Brigades "Sword’s Edge" battle as turning points in conflict, he described such campaign as a major transformation in the battle against the enemy.[7][8]
He is identified as the Nine of Spade in the Hamas most wanted playing cards.
See also
Notes
- ↑ On an interim base for Khalil al-Hayya.
References
- ↑ "Freed Prisoner Close to Sinwar Leading 'Revolution' Within Hamas in Gaza". Asharq Al Awsat. 2026-01-01.
- ↑ "Amoudi: Israel's crimes against journalists are imprescriptible". Palinfo. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ↑ Abdelal, Wael (2016). Hamas and the media: politics and strategy. Routledge studies in Middle Eastern democratization and government. London; New York: Routledge. ISBN 978-1-138-63916-4.
- ↑ Al-Kahlout, Diaa (2026-08-15). "Exclusive: Hamas to hold Gaza leadership vote as Amoudi emerges favourite". NewArab.
- ↑ "Hamas "From the Heart of Battle": Analyzing Abu Obaida's Discourse". Clingadael. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ↑ "Amoudi: Israel's crimes against journalists are imprescriptible". Palinfo. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ↑ "Al-Qa'id al-Amoudi: The sword's edge represented a major shift in the battle with Israel". Palestine Information Centre. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ↑ "القيادي العمودي: حدّ السيف مثّلت تحولًا كبيرًا في المعركة مع العدو". المركز الفلسطيني للإعلام. 2021-11-12. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
