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Supreme Court won’t halt $656M judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to block a massive judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority, but the money may never be paid.

By · Published August 4, 2026 at 00:28 UTC · Updated August 4, 2026 at 05:24 UTC

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What happened

Supreme Court has declined to stop a $656 million judgment against the Palestine Liberation Organization and Palestinian Authority. The judgment stems from a lawsuit filed by American victims of Palestinian attacks in Israel. The ruling means the judgment stands, but it does not guarantee payment.

The Palestinian Authority has long maintained that it does not control the groups responsible for the attacks and has refused to pay the judgment. The Supreme Court's decision is the latest development in a long-running legal battle. The judgment was first awarded in 2018, and the Palestinian Authority has consistently refused to pay.

The U.S. government has also taken steps to seize Palestinian assets to satisfy the judgment, but these efforts have been largely unsuccessful. The Palestinian Authority has assets in the U.S. but has not paid the judgment. The Palestinian Authority has not yet responded to the Supreme Court's decision.

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Questions people are asking

What is the $656 million judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority for?

The judgment is for attacks carried out by Palestinian groups against American victims in Israel.

Will the Palestinian Authority pay the $656 million judgment?

The Palestinian Authority has refused to pay the judgment, and it is unclear whether it will do so now.

What happens next in this legal battle?

The U.S. government may continue to try to seize Palestinian assets to satisfy the judgment. The Palestinian Authority may also appeal the Supreme Court's decision.

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