May 24th, 2007

IDF SPOKESPERSON ANNOUNCEMENT

IDF aerial attacks on businesses in Gaza involved in transferring funds to
terror organizations

Tonight, the IDF carried out aerial attacks against money changers' offices
and businesses in the Gaza Strip which have been transferring funds from
Iran, Syria and Lebanon for the funding of the terrorist activities of Hamas
and other organizations.

Millions of dollars have been transferred each month to terror organizations
in the Gaza Strip which has enabled the purchase and manufacture of weaponry
and the carrying out of attacks against Israeli civilians, including Qassam
launchings.

During the past week close to 200 Qassam rockets were launched at Israel,
killing a woman, injuring dozens and causing significant damage to property.
Most of the Qassam rockets were launched by the Hamas terror organization.

The funds transferred to the terror organizations are a central motivator to
their violent and aggressive activity against Israeli civilians. These funds
help maintain and extend the terrorist infrastructures while increasing the
supply of weapons at their disposal, paying terror operatives and enabling
them to train.