Lawyers for US victims 2023 Hamas Attack on Israel They sued various groups designated as terrorist organisations by the federal government, claiming they had participated, supported or provided material provided. Support for attacks.
The lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court in Washington already names Iran, Syria and North Korea. US legal action Due to the attack on October 7th, it led to a continuing war Israel and Hamas.
“Our son’s life has been meaninglessly shortened,” David and Hazel Brief said. Prevention League. “I believe it is important for the person responsible for the horrors given to me that day to be accountable in court.
The lawsuit has more than 140 plaintiffs seeking at least $7 billion. They are deceased or injured US citizens or members of American families, said ADL and law firm Crowell & Moring.
Iran, Syria and North Korea have not formally responded to similar lawsuits filed by others in 2024. The US considered them national sponsors of terrorism, and Washington designated Hama as what is known as a specially designated global terrorist group. The lawsuit also names the popular fronts of Palestinian Islamic jihad, Lebanon’s Hezbollah, Palestinian liberation and other groups.
The lawsuit quotes it Report survey results It was published by the Independent International Committee on Index of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Under federal law, foreign governments may, in some circumstances, be liable for death or injury caused by terrorist acts.
Plaintiffs may, if successful, be eligible for payment from a fund created by the Congress. Allows American terrorist victims to receive payment. Money comes from seized assets, fines or other penalties for those doing business with state terrorism sponsors.
The war in Gaza began in 2023 when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel, killing around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and acquiring 251 people. Forty-eight hostages remained in Gaza, and about 20 of them believed Israel was alive.
Palestinian deaths in the Israel-Hamas war have exceeded 65,000, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health, which is part of Hamas-run government. I wouldn’t say how many civilians and combatants were, but women and children account for almost half of the deaths.
Last year, Ministry of Justice Criminal charges have been filed To Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar Other senior extremists say they conspired to kill the American people in the attack on October 7th. Singwar was killed by Israeli forces in October 2024.
Hamas, who does not accept Israel’s existence, says it is a struggle armed for Palestinian rights and not a war with the United States.
