Israel announces the killing of Muhammad Abu Alwan, head of the Hamas Financial Affairs Department, in Khan Yunis
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the killing of Muhammad Abu Alwan, head of the Hamas Financial Affairs Department, in a raid in Khan Yunis, stressing the continued targeting of the movement’s leaders and sources of funding.
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An official Israeli announcement of the killing of the Hamas financial affairs official, Muhammad Abu Alwan, in Khan Yunis.
(CNN) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz announced on Wednesday that the Israeli army killed the head of the Hamas Financial Affairs Department, Muhammad Abu Alwan, in Khan Yunis.
Netanyahu and Katz said in a joint statement: “A short time ago in Khan Yunis, the Israeli army eliminated the head of the Financial Affairs Department of the Hamas terrorist organization, Muhammad Abu Alwan,” they said.
The statement added: "The Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense praise the IDF and the General Security Service (Shin Bet) for this delicate operation, and for their decisive moves to thwart the plans of our enemies."
He continued: "We will continue to pursue Hamas leaders and members, target its sources of funding, and destroy its terrorist infrastructure. We will not allow Hamas to regain its strength, and we will not stop until Hamas is removed from the Gaza Strip."
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Continue to pursue Hamas leaders and members
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Open Questions
- What are the details of the military operation in Khan Yunis?
- How will Hamas' financial structure be affected?
