Collage from various videos of Abu Hamza, martyred spokesperson for Palestinian resistance movement Saraya Al Quds. Illustration: Ahmed Mufid.
By Abdulrahman Jamal – March 20, 2025
Hollywood, backed by the United States, has always tried to craft the image of the invincible “superhero” through characters like Superman, Batman, and Captain America—figures meant to embody absolute power, protecting the world and saving the innocent.
In these films, the hero appears masked, possessing superhuman abilities, fighting “evil” in the name of justice. But what Hollywood never tells us is that this “hero” is part of a propaganda machine designed to promote the United States’ image as a force of absolute good, even as it arms and supports the Zionist occupation in killing innocent people.
In contrast, through the lens of reality emerged Abu Hamza, the spokesperson for Saraya Al-Quds, or the martyr Naji Abu Seif. After the mask was lifted, he appeared as a genuine Palestinian fighter, without cinematic effects or a being possessing superpowers, but with a determination stronger than fiction.
When the mask came off after his martyrdom, it did not reveal the face of a mythical hero manufactured in film studios. Instead, it was the face of a simple man who lived among his people, fought for them, and was martyred while carrying the cause of his homeland.
Similarly, Abu Obeida, spokesperson for Al-Qassam—and in fact representatives of all Palestinian resistance factions—appear masked in such a way that, according to polls, their appearance carry a strength, anticipation, and breath-taking power greater than field operations. Indeed, a word from the masked man [Al-Mulatham] proved stronger than rockets.
For years, Western media has portrayed the Palestinian fighter as nothing more than a “terrorist” or an “outlaw,” while depicting the American or “israeli” soldier as a hero fighting for “freedom.” Yet the Palestinians have proven themselves to be the rightful owners of the land and the true narrative. In contrast, the West’s so-called heroes—products of paper and drama—have been exposed as cowards, oppressors, and enablers of crimes against humanity.
The reality was different when Abu Hamza’s face was revealed; it did not match the stereotypical image that had been imprinted in people’s minds. He was an ordinary young man with calm features—he could have been someone you knew: a neighbor, a friend, a brother. But he chose the path of resistance, becoming the voice of the voiceless.
How many people imagined that behind the mask was a massive warrior with fierce features and a piercing gaze, as US action films portray their heroes? How many viewers assumed that a Palestinian fighter must be an emotionless beast? But when his face was unveiled, we saw eyes carrying the story of a captive defying his jailer, a heart beating with humanity for his people and comrades, and a gentle smile reminding the world that true heroes do not need superpowers to be immortalized in history.
As always, “israel” believes that by killing a person, it can end his cause. Yet it has not understood that Abu Hamza’s voice will not disappear. Instead, it will echo in the generations to come, carrying his cause forward. His voice was not merely a “military statement,” it was the heartbeat of the resistance, a symbol of the ordinary man who became a genuine legend, not because he possessed superpowers, but because he held faith and resilience in the face of the occupation.
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Unlike Hollywood, where heroes are designed in script rooms and brought to life by actors on camera, Abu Hamza emerged from the battlefield itself—from the streets and alleys of Gaza, from the rubble of destroyed homes. He needed no supersuit or extraordinary abilities, only an unbreakable will and steadfast determination that made him a symbol of Palestinian resistance.
If “Superman” was created as a model of US power, then Abu Hamza was the embodiment of the strength of the ordinary Palestinian, who does not need visual effects or fictional narratives to forge his legacy.
Abu Hamza was real in every sense of the word—fighting on the ground, protecting his people, and speaking to the world with a voice that “israel” could not silence even after his martyrdom.
In the end, Abu Hamza will not just be another name on the list of Palestinian martyrs. He will remain a timeless symbol, inspiring future generations and reminding the world of the truth of this struggle. The mask may have fallen, but the man did not, nor did his cause.
If the occupation believes it can end the story by assassinating him, it has yet to realize that true stories do not end with death—they begin with it. This figure’s symbolism lies in its survival and permanence, just as the artist Naji Al-Ali has become a model.
Today, Palestinians lift their masks to tell the world: “We are not cinematic characters. We are not superheroes born in Hollywood studios. This is our real life, this is our struggle, and this is our strength in the face of occupation.”
Has “israel” understood the message?
Abu Hamza will reappear once again—not with visual or sound effects—but he himself, with his own voice, his own eyes, his real mask, and a black headband embroidered with “Saraya Al-Quds,” his right hand waving with a powerful promise. At that moment, the truth will be undeniable: the schools of history have written the Palestinian as standing tall with honor despite all attempts at erasure.
No matter how hard the occupation may try to erase the face, it forgets that the Palestinian lineage is deeply rooted and ever-extending, and that the Palestinian womb gives birth only to heroes.
At that moment, rub your eyes well and be certain: heroism is originally, linguistically Palestinian.
Your sun will never set, Abu Hamza.
Translation: Resistance News Network, with additional editing by Orinoco Tribune
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