“Hamas’s Banker” Taken Out: IDF Eliminates Key Financier of Terrorist Operations

The Israel Defense Forces announced this Friday that a senior Hamas operative responsible for managing the group’s military finances was killed earlier this week in Gaza.

According to the IDF, Nur al-Din Dabbaghsh, described as the “money manager” of Hamas’s military wing, oversaw the transfer of tens of millions of dollars that fueled the organization’s combat operations. Security officials said the funds financed weapons, sustained infrastructure, and prolonged Hamas’s ability to wage war.

The operation, carried out in cooperation with the Shin Bet security agency, was part of Israel’s ongoing campaign to dismantle both the leadership and logistical backbone of Hamas.

Expanding operations across Gaza

Military officials said Israeli forces are intensifying pressure on Hamas by targeting operatives and infrastructure both above and below ground.

In northern Gaza, the 99th Division reported destroying anti-tank missile launch sites, a weapons depot, and additional facilities tied to Hamas’s military activity. Nearby, Nahal Brigade soldiers clashed with and killed several armed operatives.

Further south, troops from the Givati Brigade and the 401st Armored Brigade, operating under the 162nd Division, continued advancing through Jabalia and the outskirts of Gaza City. The units reported eliminating fighters, dismantling explosives, and demolishing fortified Hamas positions.

Focus on financial lifelines

The elimination of Dabbaghsh underscores Israel’s efforts to choke off Hamas’s financial channels, which military officials say are as critical as weapons stockpiles. “Every dollar denied to Hamas weakens its capacity to fight,” one defense source said.

The IDF has repeatedly stated that its campaign is aimed not only at degrading Hamas’s battlefield capabilities but also at severing the networks that enable the group’s survival in prolonged conflict.