De palestinska myndigheterna dömdes att betala skadestånd

En amerikansk domstol har dömt de palestinska myndigheterna att betala ett skadestånd på över 500 miljoner dollar för terroristattacker som begicks under intifadan i början av 2000-talet.
Det var 10 amerikanska familjer som drabbades av terrorattacker under åren 2000-2004 som stämt de palestinska myndigheterna.
Domslutet ses som viktig eftersom det är första gången som det i domstol slagits fast att de palestinska myndigheterna var ansvarig för terroristattacker. Att så varit fallet är väl känt för dem som följt med händelserna och det måste ha varit ett svårt jobb för försvaret att sköta försvaret i domstolen.
De palestinska myndigheterna uppgav att de kommer att överklaga domen.

Historic US terror verdict charges Palestinian Authority with over $655m. in damages  (Jerusalem Post)

"... The suit, brought forward by 10 American families who lost relatives in the terrorist attacks, featured a host of all-star witnesses, including top PLO official Hanan Ashrawi, former top IDF intelligence and military prosecution officials, and the current head of the PA’s “CIA.”

Historic verdict against PA in lawsuit by terror victims (PMW)

"...The families sued the Palestinian Authority for damages, saying that the PA was responsible for the terror attacks in which they were personally injured or their relatives were killed. Yesterday, the US court ruled that the PA is financially liable for $655 million in damages for involvement in those terror attacks.

PMW submitted two expert opinions to the court as well as hundreds of certified translations and PA TV videos showing PA promotion of terror from 2000 - 2004 (the period relevant for this trial).

In addition, PMW provided documentation of the PA's support for terror and acceptance of responsibility after the terror attacks. PMW showed that the PA celebrates terror attacks and rewards terrorists with ‎high salaries and other benefits, including some of the terrorists involved in the specific terror attacks of ‎this lawsuit.‎.."

Mahmoud Abbas erkänner att han sänt terrorister på uppdrag