Americans Sue Iran, Syria, and North Korea for Supporting Hamas in Deadly Attack

[Social Media]

 

Victims of Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel have initiated a lawsuit against Iran, Syria, and North Korea, claiming that these countries supplied Hamas with the necessary financial, military, and tactical support to carry out the devastating assault. Filed in federal court in New York, the lawsuit seeks a minimum of $4 billion in damages for what it describes as a coordinated effort of extrajudicial killings, hostage-takings, and related atrocities. This case, the largest of its kind against foreign countries in connection with the attack, is backed by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).

 

Nahar Neta, one of the plaintiffs whose American-born mother Adrienne Neta was killed on October 7, expressed the plaintiffs' hope for justice, stating, “While nothing will ever undo the unbearable pain Hamas caused our family or the brutal losses we’ve suffered, we hope this case will bring some sense of justice.” The lawsuit alleges that Iran, Syria, and North Korea provided Hamas with the resources necessary to execute the attack, contributing to the large-scale violence that precipitated Israel's ongoing war in Gaza.

 

The ADL, in a press release, emphasized the importance of holding these nations accountable. ADL Chief Executive Jonathan Greenblatt remarked, “Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of antisemitism and terror – along with Syria and North Korea, they must be held responsible for their roles in the largest antisemitic attack since the Holocaust.” Iran’s mission to the United Nations declined to comment, and Syria and North Korea did not respond to the allegations.

 

The United States has designated Iran, Syria, and North Korea as state sponsors of terrorism and has labeled Hamas as a “specially designated global terrorist.” Due to the frequent non-compliance of such countries with US court rulings, plaintiffs may seek compensation from a fund created by Congress in 2015, which provides payouts to American victims of terrorism from seized assets, fines, or other penalties levied against those who do business with state sponsors of terrorism.

 

The lawsuit builds on previous court findings, reports from US and other government agencies, and statements by officials from Hamas, Iran, and Syria regarding their connections. It also notes that Hamas fighters used North Korean weapons during the October 7 attack, although the suit does not provide specific evidence that Tehran, Damascus, or Pyongyang had prior knowledge of the assault. Iran has denied prior knowledge, though officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have praised the attack.

 

The Wall Street Journal reported that 500 Palestinian terrorists received “specialized combat training” in Iran weeks before the attack. Israel also released a video in January of a captured member of the Hamas-allied Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group, who claimed to have been trained in Iran, arriving there via Syria.

 

The lawsuit highlights the use of North Korean F-7 rocket-propelled grenades in the attack, with analysis by South Korean officials, North Korean arms experts, and the Associated Press supporting the claim that Hamas used these weapons. Attorney James Pasch of the ADL stated, “Through this case, we will be able to prove what occurred, who the victims were, who the perpetrators were — and it will not just create a record in real time, but for all of history.”

 

The attack on October 7 resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and the abduction of 251 individuals. Israel responded with a military offensive in Gaza aimed at destroying Hamas and freeing the hostages. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of over 125 plaintiffs, including the estates and relatives of those killed, as well as individuals who were physically or emotionally injured, all related to or themselves US citizens.

US law permits foreign governments to be held liable for deaths or injuries caused by acts of terrorism or by providing material support for such acts. The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, cited in the lawsuit, has been used in previous cases, such as the 2018 ruling ordering North Korea to pay $500 million in a wrongful death suit filed by Otto Warmbier's parents.

 

The lawsuit joins a series of Israel-Hamas war-related cases in US courts. Recently, a suit was filed against the United Nations agency UNRWA for allegedly aiding Hamas by allowing its facilities to be used for weapon storage and other terrorist activities. This suit, filed by Chicago-based law firm MM-Law LLC and New York firm Amini LLC, seeks $1 billion in damages and accuses UNRWA of turning a blind eye to Hamas's activities.

Israel has also accused UNRWA, the largest employer in the Palestinian territories, of aiding terror groups. This ongoing legal battle aims to hold accountable those who support terrorism, ensuring that justice is sought for the victims of such heinous acts.

 

Credit: CNN | TOI 2024-07-03

 

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[thaibeachlovers]

Can we expect lawyers from Iran, Syria, and North Korea to appear in the court? Will the sun rise in the west, will rain fall upwards, will birds fly backwards?

 

Almost every day now, something boggling happens to make me wonder if I fell through the looking glass without realising it.

[stevenl]

Should be thrown out. No, shouldn't even have been accepted. A case against independent governments about an event in another country.

 

Next Palestinians will file suit against Israel in a US court.

[Bkk Brian]

7 minutes ago, stevenl said:

Should be thrown out. No, shouldn't even have been accepted. A case against independent governments about an event in another country.

 

Next Palestinians will file suit against Israel in a US court.

 

"Each of the more than 100 plaintiffs in this suit is a U.S. citizen, or the family member of a U.S. citizen"

 

Here's an opposing one.........

 

A federal court case filed against President Joe Biden and two U.S. cabinet officials for allegedly being complicit in Israel’s genocide against Gazans will move forward with a hearing on Friday.

The case, which names Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin as defendants, was filed by Palestinian human rights groups and individuals with help from the nonprofit Center for Constitutional Rights. Defense for Children International–Palestine v. Biden seeks to stop the U.S. from supporting Israel, which plaintiffs say has cost them the lives of family members, and will be heard in Oakland, Calif.  

https://time.com/6588752/biden-lawsuit-israel-palestinian-genocide/

[Cryingdick]

Don't.

[placnx]

4 hours ago, Bkk Brian said:

 

"Each of the more than 100 plaintiffs in this suit is a U.S. citizen, or the family member of a U.S. citizen"

 

Here's an opposing one.........

 

A federal court case filed against President Joe Biden and two U.S. cabinet officials for allegedly being complicit in Israel’s genocide against Gazans will move forward with a hearing on Friday.

The case, which names Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin as defendants, was filed by Palestinian human rights groups and individuals with help from the nonprofit Center for Constitutional Rights. Defense for Children International–Palestine v. Biden seeks to stop the U.S. from supporting Israel, which plaintiffs say has cost them the lives of family members, and will be heard in Oakland, Calif.  

https://time.com/6588752/biden-lawsuit-israel-palestinian-genocide/

The Supreme Court's recent presidential immunity decision will probably shield Biden from criminal indictment in US courts, but maybe the question is whether he is covered for civil liability. The others are not protected by the Court's decision, however.

[Purdey]

Yup, Biden is now immune. 

Bet no one thought this through.

[ThaiFelix]

6 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Can we expect lawyers from Iran, Syria, and North Korea to appear in the court? Will the sun rise in the west, will rain fall upwards, will birds fly backwards?

 

Almost every day now, something boggling happens to make me wonder if I fell through the looking glass without realising it.

Bit of a cheek considering the USA refused to make its promised reparations for its unfounded devastating war on Vietnam.

 

Next thing you know the Taliban will be sueing the US for the billions of dollars of weapons it dropped when it advanced in the opposite direction from Afghanistan lol!

 

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[newbee2022]

10 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

Victims of Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel have initiated a lawsuit against Iran, Syria, and North Korea, claiming that these countries supplied Hamas with the necessary financial, military, and tactical support to carry out the devastating assault. Filed in federal court in New York, the lawsuit seeks a minimum of $4 billion in damages for what it describes as a coordinated effort of extrajudicial killings, hostage-takings, and related atrocities. This case, the largest of its kind against foreign countries in connection with the attack, is backed by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).

 

Nahar Neta, one of the plaintiffs whose American-born mother Adrienne Neta was killed on October 7, expressed the plaintiffs' hope for justice, stating, “While nothing will ever undo the unbearable pain Hamas caused our family or the brutal losses we’ve suffered, we hope this case will bring some sense of justice.” The lawsuit alleges that Iran, Syria, and North Korea provided Hamas with the resources necessary to execute the attack, contributing to the large-scale violence that precipitated Israel's ongoing war in Gaza.

 

The ADL, in a press release, emphasized the importance of holding these nations accountable. ADL Chief Executive Jonathan Greenblatt remarked, “Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of antisemitism and terror – along with Syria and North Korea, they must be held responsible for their roles in the largest antisemitic attack since the Holocaust.” Iran’s mission to the United Nations declined to comment, and Syria and North Korea did not respond to the allegations.

 

The United States has designated Iran, Syria, and North Korea as state sponsors of terrorism and has labeled Hamas as a “specially designated global terrorist.” Due to the frequent non-compliance of such countries with US court rulings, plaintiffs may seek compensation from a fund created by Congress in 2015, which provides payouts to American victims of terrorism from seized assets, fines, or other penalties levied against those who do business with state sponsors of terrorism.

 

The lawsuit builds on previous court findings, reports from US and other government agencies, and statements by officials from Hamas, Iran, and Syria regarding their connections. It also notes that Hamas fighters used North Korean weapons during the October 7 attack, although the suit does not provide specific evidence that Tehran, Damascus, or Pyongyang had prior knowledge of the assault. Iran has denied prior knowledge, though officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have praised the attack.

 

The Wall Street Journal reported that 500 Palestinian terrorists received “specialized combat training” in Iran weeks before the attack. Israel also released a video in January of a captured member of the Hamas-allied Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group, who claimed to have been trained in Iran, arriving there via Syria.

 

The lawsuit highlights the use of North Korean F-7 rocket-propelled grenades in the attack, with analysis by South Korean officials, North Korean arms experts, and the Associated Press supporting the claim that Hamas used these weapons. Attorney James Pasch of the ADL stated, “Through this case, we will be able to prove what occurred, who the victims were, who the perpetrators were — and it will not just create a record in real time, but for all of history.”

 

The attack on October 7 resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and the abduction of 251 individuals. Israel responded with a military offensive in Gaza aimed at destroying Hamas and freeing the hostages. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of over 125 plaintiffs, including the estates and relatives of those killed, as well as individuals who were physically or emotionally injured, all related to or themselves US citizens.

US law permits foreign governments to be held liable for deaths or injuries caused by acts of terrorism or by providing material support for such acts. The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, cited in the lawsuit, has been used in previous cases, such as the 2018 ruling ordering North Korea to pay $500 million in a wrongful death suit filed by Otto Warmbier's parents.

 

The lawsuit joins a series of Israel-Hamas war-related cases in US courts. Recently, a suit was filed against the United Nations agency UNRWA for allegedly aiding Hamas by allowing its facilities to be used for weapon storage and other terrorist activities. This suit, filed by Chicago-based law firm MM-Law LLC and New York firm Amini LLC, seeks $1 billion in damages and accuses UNRWA of turning a blind eye to Hamas's activities.

Israel has also accused UNRWA, the largest employer in the Palestinian territories, of aiding terror groups. This ongoing legal battle aims to hold accountable those who support terrorism, ensuring that justice is sought for the victims of such heinous acts.

 

Credit: CNN | TOI 2024-07-03

 

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Now they are getting mad. 

(Just think of Iraq filing suits against US for all former attacks...)😳

[Hummin]

There is an old saying, what comes around, goes around! 

 

 

[petey123]

jews and their organizations can always find a way to keep "anti-semitism" and jew victimology in the headlines.   kudos to Bkk Brian for changing the focus in a more appropriate direction....

[stevenl]

11 hours ago, Bkk Brian said:

 

"Each of the more than 100 plaintiffs in this suit is a U.S. citizen, or the family member of a U.S. citizen"

 

Here's an opposing one.........

 

A federal court case filed against President Joe Biden and two U.S. cabinet officials for allegedly being complicit in Israel’s genocide against Gazans will move forward with a hearing on Friday.

The case, which names Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin as defendants, was filed by Palestinian human rights groups and individuals with help from the nonprofit Center for Constitutional Rights. Defense for Children International–Palestine v. Biden seeks to stop the U.S. from supporting Israel, which plaintiffs say has cost them the lives of family members, and will be heard in Oakland, Calif.  

https://time.com/6588752/biden-lawsuit-israel-palestinian-genocide/

That's a case against US/US citizens. Not comparable to a case against independent countries 

[Bkk Brian]

1 minute ago, stevenl said:

That's a case against US/US citizens. Not comparable to a case against independent countries 

Which one is a case of US/US citizens?