Israeli security forces conducted a second consecutive day of operations targeting terror-linked funds across Judea and Samaria, seizing over NIS 7 million (nearly $2 million) and arresting 30 wanted individuals, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday.
Forces confiscated cash in various currencies, including hundreds of thousands of shekels, tens of thousands of U.S. dollars and Jordanian dinars, thousands of euros, and gold valued at roughly $1.75 million.
The idea that if Israel stops funding it can stop terrorism oversimplifies a complex issue. Terrorist groups often rely on diverse revenue streams—some illicit, like drug trafficking or extortion, and others legitimate, like donations or business profits. Stopping funding can hurt terrorist groups, but it’s not a silver bullet. Comprehensive strategies—combining military, diplomatic, and social measures—are needed to address root causes. Still, the IDF’s actions are a mandatory step in putting a dent in the problem.
Source:
Israeli Forces Continue Crackdown on Palestinian Terror Funding, by Ehud Amiton/TPS-IL, May 28, 2025