US Justice Department files lawsuit against Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar
US Department of Justice announced that it has filed a lawsuit against Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, and other individuals linked to the events of October 7, according to AFP.
The charges against several Hamas leaders are related to "terrorism," according to the statement. The indictment, dated February 1, includes six names, among them the late Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas' political bureau, who was posthumously charged with seven counts, including "conspiracy to provide material support for acts resulting in death."
US Attorney General Merrick Garland commented on the indictment, stating that the six accused "have financed and led a decades-long campaign to kill American citizens." Garland emphasized that these charges are part of broader efforts to target every aspect of Hamas' operations, adding, "These actions will not be the last."
Meanwhile, Israeli Occupation Forces continue their military assault on the Gaza Strip for the 332nd consecutive day, attacking by land, sea, and air since October 7, 2023. The ongoing aggression has resulted in the deaths of 40,819 Palestinians and left 94,291 others injured, according to preliminary reports.
On October 7, Hamas' military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, launched Operation Aqsa Typhoon in response to Israeli violations in the occupied Palestinian territories. In retaliation, Israeli Occupation initiated a military campaign against Gaza named "Operation Iron Swords," conducting a series of intense airstrikes on various areas in the Strip. These strikes have led to hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries, and the destruction of numerous buildings, residential towers, institutions, and infrastructure.
The death toll of 'Israeli' soldiers has also risen, with 706 fatalities reported since October 7, including 340 soldiers killed since the beginning of the ground operation on October 27. According to 'Israeli' military sources, 4,417 soldiers have been injured during the ongoing conflict, with 2,646 sustaining minor injuries, 1,119 moderately injured, and 656 critically wounded.
