Lawyers for U.S. victims of the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel are suing various groups that have been designated by the federal government as terrorist organizations, alleging they participated, aided or provided material support for the assault.
The lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court in Washington, also names Iran, Syria and North Korea, which are already facing legal action in the U.S. for the Oct. 7 assault, which led to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
“Our son’s life was senselessly cut short," David and Hazel Brief said in a statement released by the Anti-Defamation League. “We believe it is critical that those responsible for the horrific terror inflicted that day are held accountable in a court of law, to ensure the record is clear as to who helped support, plan and