Wed Dec 24 16:59:45 UTC 2025: Summary:
The Israeli army announced the identification of Abdel Hay Zaqut, a Hamas financial official, as one of those killed in a strike in the Gaza Strip on December 13, 2025. Zaqut was killed in the same strike that eliminated military commander Raed Saad, a key figure in the 2023 attack on Israel. Israeli officials state that Zaqut was responsible for funneling millions of dollars to Hamas’s armed wing. The conflict between Israel and Hamas continues despite a fragile truce, with both sides accusing each other of violations.
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Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Hamas Financial Official
Jerusalem – The Israeli military confirmed Wednesday that Abdel Hay Zaqut, a Hamas financial official, was killed in a December 13 strike in the Gaza Strip. Zaqut was reportedly traveling alongside Raed Saad, a Hamas military commander, when the strike occurred.
According to Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee, Zaqut was a key figure in Hamas’s financial network, responsible for transferring millions of dollars to the group’s armed wing to support ongoing operations against Israel. Saad was said to be a key planner of the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.
Hamas has confirmed the death of Saad but did not initially name Zaqut.
The strike comes amid a fragile truce between Israel and Hamas, with both sides accusing the other of violations. The conflict, which began with Hamas’s attack on Israel in 2023, has resulted in a tragic loss of life on both sides.
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