Israel has unveiled an intelligence document asserting that Hamas requested $500 million from Iran to finance its devastating October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz.

Revealed on Sunday, April 6, 2025, during a visit to the IDF’s “Amshat” intelligence unit, the document—found in Hamas tunnels in Gaza—allegedly shows a June 2021 letter from Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar and Muhammad Deif to IRGC Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani. Katz claims it proves a direct financial and operational link, with Iran approving the funds despite economic struggles, prioritizing its fight against Israel and the U.S.

The document, shared via a video on X, details a $20 million monthly request over two years to “destroy Israel.” Katz branded Iran “the head of the snake,” accusing it of fueling terror across Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, the West Bank, and Yemen.

The October 7 assault killed over 1,200 people and saw 251 hostages taken, with 59 still held, 24 believed alive. Amid rising tensions—Iran’s forces on high alert as of April 6 and global markets crashing Monday due to U.S. tariffs—the claim underscores Israel’s narrative of Iran’s central role in regional conflict, though independent verification remains elusive as Netanyahu meets Trump in the U.S.