# IDF Strike Kills Hamas Finance Chief

> IDF strike in Gaza kills Hamas finance chief, Netanyahu and defense minister say.
- Title: IDF Strike Kills Hamas Finance Chief · New York Post
- Summary: IDF strike in Gaza kills Hamas finance chief, Netanyahu and defense minister say. IDF strike in Gaza killed Hamas finance chief Muhammad Abu Alwan, with…
- Keywords: idf, hamas, mohammed abu alwan, netanyahu, israel katz, gaza, hamas finance chief, idf strike, southern gaza strip, khan yunis, news, entertainment
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/23/world-news/idf-strike-in-gaza-kills-hamas-finance-chief-benjamin-netanyahu
- Published: 2026-09-23T16:18:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: idf, hamas, mohammed abu alwan, netanyahu, israel katz, gaza, hamas finance chief, idf strike, southern gaza strip, khan yunis, news, entertainment
## IDF strike in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces eliminated Hamas finance chief Muhammad Abu Alwan in a southern Gaza Strip strike.
## Netanyahu and Katz statement
Netanyahu and Katz praised the IDF and Shin Bet for a precise operation in Khan Yunis.
## IDF target Hamas infrastructure
The IDF will hunt down Hamas commanders, target funding, and destroy terrorist infrastructure.
## Netanyahu and Katz on Hamas
Netanyahu and Katz said Hamas will not rebuild strength or exist in Gaza.
## Board of Peace progress
The Board of Peace said progress in Gaza over the past year will not be easy but is achievable.
## Katz warns Hamas
Katz warned Hamas that kidnapping an Israeli would lead to Gaza evacuation.

> If even one Israeli soldier or civilian is abducted, the city of Gaza, with its homes and terrorist towers, will be evacuated southward of its one million residents
## Key takeaway

IDF strike in Gaza killed Hamas finance chief Muhammad Abu Alwan, with Netanyahu and Katz stating they will target Hamas funding and destroy its infrastructure.