A Hamas member identified as Sami Faisal, now deceased, was featured on the front page of the Le Populaire Du Centre daily newspaper, which published its coverage days after the October 7 attack. The newspaper's headline declared "Gaza under siege," as reported via an X post on November 4th, 2025, during the reporting window of 9:16 PM to 10:15 PM UTC. The individual pictured was confirmed to be "no civilian." This identification of a Hamas operative on a newspaper cover comes amidst ongoing regional developments, including previous reports on November 4th, 2025, concerning the return of soldier Hadar Goldin's body to Israel from Gaza. The Sde Teiman video editing claims, alleging manipulation by Channel 12 journalist Guy Peleg, also surfaced earlier on November 4th, contributing to a complex information landscape. Further context from earlier on November 4th includes the IDF Chief of Staff's recommendation to eliminate approximately 200 terrorists in Rafah and the Red Cross confirming the receipt of a kidnapped martyr's coffin. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was also reportedly considering snap elections in three months, influenced by the fallout from the Sde Teiman video leak affair.
