U.S. charges Hamas leader and others for 2023 Israel attack that killed 1,200, including over 40 Americans.

The U.S. Justice Department has charged Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and five other senior members for their roles in the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, which resulted in 1,200 deaths, including over 40 Americans. The charges include conspiracy to provide support to a terrorist organization and murder. This action marks the first formal accountability effort by U.S. authorities regarding the attack, despite the symbolic challenges posed by the defendants' locations or statuses.

September 03, 2024
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