The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Friday it eliminated Saeed Ahmad Abed Khudari, described as a top Hamas money exchanger responsible for funneling funds to the group's military operations. The strikes mark the latest escalation in ongoing counter-terrorism efforts following the October 2023 conflict.
💰 The Money Trail
Khudari reportedly led Al Wefaq Co., a financial network blacklisted by Israel for funding Hamas militants. The IDF claims he intensified activities after his brother, Hamed Khudari, a previous financial conduit for Hamas, was killed in 2019.
⚔️ Senior Commanders Neutralized
In separate operations, the IDF says it killed Mohammed Hassan Mohammed Awad, a Palestinian Mujahideen Movement commander linked to kidnappings, and Mohammed Saleh Mohammed Al-Bardawil, a Hamas propaganda specialist accused of psychological warfare tactics.
🇵🇸🇮🇱 While the IDF frames these strikes as targeting 'terror infrastructure,' regional tensions remain high. No independent verification of the claims has been provided.
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IDF: Key Hamas financier, senior militants killed in Gaza strikes
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