IDF discovers direct links between Iran and Hamas's Sinwar in Gaza

Images of the documents published by the IDF suggest the figure is, in total, $154 million provided by Iran to Sinwar.

 A bag of money the IDF said was provided to IDF chief Yahya Sinwar by Iran. February 6, 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
A bag of money the IDF said was provided to IDF chief Yahya Sinwar by Iran. February 6, 2024.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Israeli forces located documents proving direct cooperation and communication between Iran and Hamas's leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, IDF Spokesperson R.-Adm. Daniel Hagari announced on Tuesday night.

The documents, dating to 2020, detailed funds transferred from Iran to Hamas from 2014-2020, according to the IDF.

The sum of the funds transferred is upwards of $150 million, Hagari said.

A total of $154 million

Images of the documents subsequently published by the IDF suggest the figure is, in total, $154 million.

Footage of the Hamas tunnel in Gaza where the IDF discovered the Iranian funds provided to Yahya Sinwar. February 6, 2024. (Credit: IDF spokesperson's unit)

According to the documentation, in the years 2014, 2015, 2019, and 2020, Sinwar received $15 million, $48 million, $42 million, and $12 million, respectively. 

Additionally, a video published by the IDF apparently showing the discovery of some of the funds reveals a safe and some bags containing money earmarked for terror, the IDF said.