In a joint operation conducted by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet (Israel’s internal security agency), Israeli forces eliminated Jasser Hussein Ali Shamiah, a senior Hamas military official responsible for managing the group’s financial network. The strike occurred last week in Gaza City, as part of Israel’s ongoing campaign to degrade Hamas’s military and financial infrastructure.
Shamiah’s Role: Millions Funneled to Hamas’s Military Wing
Shamiah, a former battalion commander in Hamas’s Gaza Brigade, had played a pivotal role in channeling tens of millions of dollars into Hamas’s armed operations since the start of the current conflict. The funds were used to strengthen the group’s military capabilities, pay militant salaries, and sustain terror activities, especially in northern Gaza. His assassination marks a significant blow to Hamas’s financial network and its efforts to maintain combat operations.
Air Force Hits Over 130 Targets in Two Days
The Israeli Air Force has intensified its operations over the past 48 hours, striking more than 130 terror targets across the Gaza Strip. Targets included:
- Surface-to-surface rocket launchers
- Militant squads in active deployment
- Military compounds
- Operational apartments used for launching attacks
Operations in the South and North Gaza Strip
In southern Gaza, units from the 143rd Gaza Division and 36th Division neutralized militants and destroyed weapons stockpiles and terror infrastructure. Meanwhile, in northern Gaza, 252nd Division forces demolished a booby-trapped building and a compound used by Hamas operatives for ambushes against IDF troops.
IDF Operation in Gaza: Hamas Military Fundraiser Eliminated | Photo: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit
