IDF Seals Hamas-Linked Charity in Nablus, Seizes 55,000 Shekels

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) sealed the offices of the Solidarity charity association (Al‑Tadamon Charitable Society) in Nablus on Tuesday and seized more than 55,000 shekels (about US$18,000). The operation was announced by the IDF on Wednesday, stating that the charity had been operating under the guise of a civilian organization while cooperating with Hamas and financing terror cells that carried out attacks against Israeli civilians and soldiers in the West Bank.

The IDF said the charity had promoted incitement and encouraged violent clashes across Judea and Samaria. It added that the forces would continue to disrupt terrorist financing and target operatives to safeguard Israeli civilians and residents of the area.

The Solidarity charity was already listed as outlawed by Israeli authorities. In a separate announcement, Israeli occupation forces ordered the charity’s headquarters on Al‑Adl Street in Nablus to close for one year. The raid was part of a broader counter‑terrorism effort that has targeted several organizations suspected of funneling money to Hamas.

The seizure of funds comes amid a surge in violence in the West Bank. According to the annual report of Rescuers Without Borders (Hatzalah Judea and Samaria), Israeli Jews in Judea and Samaria were targeted 5,051 times in 2025. The report, which cross‑checked the figures against official Israeli security data, lists 3,299 incidents of rock‑throwing, 458 firebomb attacks, 655 attempts to blind drivers with laser pointers, 286 explosive attacks and 19 shootings. In the same year, 24 Israelis were murdered and more than 400 were wounded.

The IDF’s statement that it is “continuing to operate against terrorist financing throughout Judea and Samaria” reflects a policy shift that began with the “Iron Wall” operation in early 2025. That operation, launched on 21 January, targeted militant infrastructure in Jenin and later expanded to other West Bank towns. The IDF has maintained a long‑term presence in refugee camps in the northern West Bank, a deployment that it said would continue at least until the end of the year.

The closure of the Solidarity charity is consistent with Israel’s broader strategy to clamp down on organizations that it alleges funnel money to Hamas. Hamas, designated as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, Canada and several Arab states, has maintained a dual political and military structure. The group’s financial network has been a focus of Israeli intelligence and law‑enforcement agencies for years.

The IDF’s raid on the charity in Nablus follows similar actions in Hebron and the village of Idhna, where forces seized assets linked to Hamas‑affiliated networks. In each case, the Israeli military cited evidence that the organizations were used to support the group’s armed wing.

The seizure of 55,000 shekels is a relatively small amount compared with the larger sums that have been reported in other operations. For example, a separate IDF raid in Khan Yunis in 2025 reportedly seized over $250 million in various currencies. Nonetheless, the funds seized in Nablus are significant because they were earmarked for the financing of terror cells that have carried out attacks in the West Bank.

The IDF’s statement that it will continue to target terrorist financing and operatives underscores the ongoing security challenge faced by Israeli civilians in the West Bank. The organization’s actions are part of a broader effort to reduce the frequency of attacks reported by Hatzalah Judea and Samaria and to prevent the movement of weapons and funds that could be used for future attacks.

The closure of the Solidarity charity for one year will likely limit its ability to operate in the region, but it is unclear whether the organization will seek to re‑establish itself under a different name or structure. The IDF has not announced any plans to pursue further legal action against the charity’s leadership.

In summary, the IDF’s raid on the Solidarity charity in Nablus and the seizure of 55,000 shekels represent a targeted effort to disrupt a Hamas‑linked financing network. The operation is part of a broader counter‑terrorism strategy that has seen increased activity in the West Bank, amid a high level of violence reported by Hatzalah Judea and Samaria.