Major Lawsuit Against Palestinian Authority: 1 Billion Shekels in Compensation Sought

A large-scale civil lawsuit was filed in court on Sunday, accusing the Palestinian Authority of direct responsibility for the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks.

The suit, seeking approximately one billion shekels in compensation, was submitted on behalf of around 200 plaintiffs — the heirs of victims murdered at the Nova music festival and other locations in the Gaza envelope.

This is among the most significant lawsuits ever brought against the Palestinian Authority, both in terms of the number of plaintiffs and the financial scope. Attached to the case are detailed profiles of each victim, providing a personal and emotional dimension alongside the legal arguments.

The case is being led by attorneys Yossi Ashkenazi and Roy Schöndorf of the Herzog law firm. They emphasized that, should the court rule in favor of the plaintiffs, the compensation would likely be drawn from funds previously seized from the Palestinian Authority. These funds — estimated at 3 billion shekels — were frozen by the Israeli government following the October 7 massacre.

The plaintiffs argue that the Palestinian Authority bears legal and moral responsibility, due to its long-standing policy of incentivizing terrorism through direct payments and incitement. The lawsuit includes extensive evidence of connections between the PA and terrorist groups involved in the attack, including financial transfers, institutional incitement in education and media, and public and legal support for the families of terrorists. (INN/VFI News)

“Lord, we ask for justice and comfort for the families of those lost in the horrific attacks. May Your truth prevail in the courts, and may those who fund and support terrorism be held accountable. We pray for an end to all incitement and bloodshed, in Yeshua’s name.”