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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Monday that its fighter jets had attacked an as-yet-undetermined area in the Gaza Strip the previous day, culminating in the death of the enclave’s economy minister. Abbot al-Zari.

The Israeli army did not specify the location of the attack, although it confirmed the participation of fighter jets in the operation. “under the direction of IDF Intelligence and the Southern Command” according to its official website.

Israeli military authorities point to Al-Zari not only as the economy minister, but also as “terrorist from the weapons workshop of the military wing” the Islamist group Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip.

“The production department is working strengthen Hamas’s weapons capabilities, among other things, through knowledge sharing with other terrorist organizations in the Middle East,” the Israeli army adds.

Likewise, the IDF directly points to Al-Zari as “an important factor” in the chain of command for Hamas’ control over the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, as well as for “managing the markets” controlled by Hamas.

“In addition, he was responsible for distribution of fuel, gas and funds for terrorist operations”, The Israeli army added, thus indicating the death of a key figure in the terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip.

The news comes just a week after the Hamas leader’s death was confirmed. Ismail Haniaduring the explosion in the Iranian capital Tehran, where he had gone for the inauguration Masoud Pezeshkian as president.

Hamas and many of its partners and allies directly blamed Israel for the attackwho have not yet commented on the matter and have assured that they will respond to the incident militarily, raising concerns about the escalation of a regional war.