Israel claims to have launched airstrikes on the office of Hamas's fundraising chief located in southern Lebanon.

Source: Global Times
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On the morning of the 6th local time, the Israel Defense Forces and the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) announced that Israel conducted an airstrike on the office of a Hamas fundraising official located in southern Lebanon, where the head of the Hamas "fundraising agency," Essam Hashan, and related personnel were active.

The Israeli side stated that during the conflict, this fundraising agency "raised hundreds of millions of dollars for the Hamas organization globally," and these funds were used to finance "terrorism," develop weapon capabilities, and pay the salaries of armed personnel in the organization's military department. (CCTV reporters Liang Hui and Li Xiang)

Classification
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Israeli airstrike on Hamas fundraising office
Location
Southern Lebanon
Unit
Israeli Defense Forces, Shin Bet
Time
October 6
Equipment
aircraft
Summary

On October 6, the Israeli Defense Forces conducted an airstrike on a Hamas fundraising office located in Southern Lebanon. The operation targeted Essam Hashan, a key figure in Hamas's fundraising efforts, which has reportedly raised hundreds of millions of dollars for the organization. These funds are alleged to have been used to support terrorism and pay military personnel.

Key Facts
  • Israeli airstrike targeted a Hamas fundraising office in Southern Lebanon.
  • The operation was conducted by the Israeli Defense Forces and Shin Bet.
  • The targeted individual was identified as Essam Hashan, a Hamas fundraising official.
  • The fundraising organization has raised hundreds of millions of dollars for Hamas globally.
  • Funds were reportedly used to finance terrorism and pay military personnel.