Israel targets senior Hamas financial commander in Gaza
Shafaq News – Middle East
Israel killed a senior Hamas commander responsible for the group’s military finances, the Israeli army said on Wednesday.
In a post on X, the army’s spokesperson explained that the operation was carried out in coordination with the Shin Bet security agency and targeted Abdel Hadi Zaqout.
“Zaqout had spent the past year raising tens of millions of dollars and channeling the funds to Hamas’ military wing to support operations against Israel,” the statement noted.
Hamas has not responded to Israel's allegations.
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The strike follows a similar Israeli operation last week against Raed Saad, head of the manufacturing division of Hamas’ armed wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades. According to the Israeli army, Saad was one of the planners of the October 7, 2023, attacks and a close associate of Hamas leaders Yehya Sinwar and Khalil al-Daif. He was also accused of working on rebuilding and producing weapons for the group.
