Overview
- The IDF and Shin Bet said the Turkey-based money-exchange system moved hundreds of millions of dollars to Hamas under Iranian supervision.
- Israeli officials described Gazan expatriate money changers exploiting Turkish banking and commercial channels to receive, launder, store and transfer funds.
- The agencies identified Tamer (Tamar) Hassan, who they say works under Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya, along with currency exchangers Khalil Farwana and Farid Abu Dair/Dayir.
- Israel published documents showing sample currency transfers and warned institutions and individuals that dealings with the network could support terrorist financing.
- Analysts cited Turkey’s long-standing tolerance of Hamas figures and said the disclosures weigh on U.S. discussions about any Turkish role in Gaza stabilization; Turkish officials had not publicly responded.