Katz reveals Hamas sought $500M from Iran for Israel's destruction

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz recently unveiled intelligence documents that provide evidence of Iran's financial support for Hamas' plans to destroy Israel. The documents, obtained from the tunnels of senior Hamas leaders, reveal that Yahya Sinwar and Muhammad Deif sought $500 million from the commander of Iran's Quds Force to fund their campaign against Israel, which culminated in the October 7, 2023, attack. Despite Iran's economic challenges, the Quds Force agreed to provide the funds, emphasizing that supporting the fight against Israel and the U.S. remains Tehran's top priority. Katz described Iran as the 'head of the snake' in regional terrorism, asserting its ongoing commitment to financing groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. While Israeli intelligence indicates that Iran may not have been aware of the specific timing of the October 7 invasion, they believe Hamas could not have executed it without Iranian support, training, and resources. Katz reiterated Israel's resolve to prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear capabilities and destabilizing the region further.