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.
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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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Coverage (10)
- Sonia Sotomayor Deals Legal Blow to Palestinians’ Supreme Court Request Newsweek · 14d ago
- 'Collective punishment': US Supreme Court greenlights $656m judgement against Palestinian officials Middle East Eye · 14d ago
- Sotomayor lets $656 million terror verdict against Palestinian Liberation Organization stand Fortune · 14d ago
- US Supreme Court won’t halt $656 million judgment against Palestinians over terror attacks timesofisrael.com · 14d ago
- Sonia Sotomayor declines to block $655M Palestinian Authority judgment over Second Intifada suits The Jerusalem Post · 14d ago
- US Supreme Court rejects PA attempt to block $656 million terror judgment israelnationalnews.com · 14d ago
- Supreme Court won't halt $656 million judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority PBS · 14d ago
- US Supreme Court won’t halt $655 million judgment against Palestinians over attacks The Times of Israel · 14d ago
- US Supreme Court won't halt $655 million judgment against Palestinians over attacks Reuters · 14d ago
- Supreme Court won’t halt $656M judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority AP News · 14d ago
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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