Court Orders Iran and Syria to Pay $191 Million Over Hamas Killing of American Citizen in Israel

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
A U.S. court has ordered Iran and Syria to pay $191 million over the 2018 Hamas killing of an American citizen living in Israel. The court found that Iran and Syria supported terrorism by providing material support to Hamas, resulting in the tragic murder of the victim. The family and estate of the victim are entitled to compensation.

Key Points

  • U.S. court orders Iran and Syria to pay $191 million for supporting Hamas in the killing of an American citizen in Israel
  • Victims of terrorism may receive compensation through the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund
  • Legal action against state sponsors of terrorism is crucial to combatting acts of terror

Pros

  • Justice served by holding state sponsors of terrorism accountable
  • Victims entitled to compensation for their loss

Cons

  • Unlikely that Iran and Syria will actually pay the damages