Americans Sue Iran, Syria, North Korea Over Hamas Attack
Lawsuit seeks accountability for state-sponsored support in October 7 atrocities
- Filed on behalf of over 100 Americans, the lawsuit targets material and financial support provided to Hamas.
- Iran, Syria, and North Korea are accused of aiding the terrorist group's actions that killed nearly 1,200 people.
- The Anti-Defamation League aims to secure compensation through the Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund.
- The case leverages the Terrorism Exception to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act to pursue civil damages.
- Plaintiffs seek to establish a legal record of the support these nations provided to Hamas.