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IDF kills leader of Hamas funds network in Gaza strike

From Jerusalem Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The IDF announced it killed Ihab Khrizim, identified as the leader of a central Hamas funds transfer network, in Khan Yunis.
  • Khrizim was allegedly responsible for transferring millions of dollars to Hamas's military wing and enabling attacks.
  • The IDF also reported strikes on other Hamas commanders, including Muhammad al-Habash and two senior northern Gaza commanders.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced Thursday that they killed Ihab Khrizim, whom they identified as the leader of a central Hamas funds transfer network, during a strike in Khan Yunis. The military stated that Khrizim oversaw the transfer of millions of dollars to Hamas's military wing and allegedly enabled the group to execute attacks against Israeli soldiers and civilians.

In addition to Khrizim, the IDF reported targeting other senior Hamas figures. Muhammad al-Habash, a Hamas unit commander involved in weapons manufacturing for the group, was also killed. The IDF further stated it struck two senior commanders in Gaza on Wednesday evening: northern Gaza brigade commander Ezz al-Din Beik and Gaza City deputy brigade commander Imad Aslim, who also leads the Zeitoun Battalion. These two were reportedly meeting in an apartment after emerging from Hamas's underground tunnel network.

Israeli security officials were awaiting final confirmation on the status of Beik and Aslim. The report also referenced the recent assassination of Hamas's military chief, Mohammed Ouda, by the IDF and Shin Bet just 11 days after his predecessor, Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, was killed. Ouda's death was confirmed by Hamas.

The IDF's actions are part of ongoing operations targeting Hamas leadership and financial networks. The military has previously assassinated numerous top Hamas officials since October 7, 2023, including Yahya Sinwar, Muhammad Deif, Muhammad Sinwar, and Ismail Haniyeh.

Khrizim continued to violate the ceasefire in recent months, enabling Hamas to execute attacks against IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians

— IDF StatementAlleging the role of Ihab Khrizim in facilitating attacks against Israelis.
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