US files criminal charges against Hamas leadership, including Sinwar

The United States announced criminal charges on Tuesday against Hamas' top leadership, including the militant group's chief Yahya Sinwar, accusing them of leading efforts to kill civilians and destroy the state of Israel.

"As outlined in our complaint, those defendants -- armed with weapons, political support, and funding from the Government of Iran, and support from Hezbollah -- have led Hamas’s efforts to destroy the State of Israel and murder civilians in support of that aim," Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement, Reuters reported.

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US files criminal charges against Hamas leadership, including Sinwar

The US has charged several Hamas leaders for the October 7 attacks, with the DOJ accusing top officials of terrorism, and marking America's first criminal step in holding Hamas accountable.

m.jpost.com

 

[Tall Timbers]

I don't really understand the US filing criminal charges. Unless they've committed crimes in a location under the jurisdiction of US law, I don't see how US criminal statutes apply.

 

[1LoverofGod]

I don't really understand the US filing criminal charges. Unless they've committed crimes in a location under the jurisdiction of US law, I don't see how US criminal statutes apply.

Most likely they would have to file criminal charges with the International Criminal Court. The ICC.

 

[1LoverofGod]

I think this won't go well for the take it or leave it hostage deal. But then it likely wouldn't have happened anyway

 

[Andiamo]

It’s ridiculous.
Void and empty.
Like writing the enemy’s name on the bathroom wall for all to see. Big whoop.

 

[Armor of Light]

Looks like a symbolic Obama move to show support for Israel, cough cough ...

 

[Almost Heaven]

This is as useless as the Hague issuing arrest warrants for Netanyahu et al...

 

[Baby Yoda]

Looks like a symbolic Obama move to show support for Israel, cough cough ...

Yeah.....