The IDF has officially confirmed the targeted elimination of a high-ranking Hamas official. Abd al-Zari'i, who served as Hamas's Minister of Economic Affairs in the Gaza Strip, was killed in an airstrike yesterday (Sunday), according to an IDF statement released today.
The operation was guided by intelligence from both the military and the Southern Command and carried out by Israeli Air Force fighter jets.
Al-Zari'i was involved in Hamas's weapons production and managed the distribution of humanitarian aid
An IDF spokesperson elaborated on al-Zari'i's role within Hamas: "The production headquarters he was part of works to enhance Hamas's weapons capabilities, including through knowledge exchange with other terrorist organizations across the Middle East.
This operation marks a significant blow to Hamas's leadership structure and comes amidst ongoing tensions in the region.
The IDF's decision to target an official responsible for economic affairs underscores Israel's strategy of disrupting Hamas's civilian governance capabilities alongside its military operations.
The elimination of al-Zari'i is likely to have implications for the distribution of resources within Gaza, potentially affecting both Hamas's operations and the daily lives of Gaza's residents.
