US judge allows terror victims' lawsuit against PA, PLO over 'pay-for-slay' to proceed- interview
US District Judge Colleen McMahon ultimately ruled that the PA’s public commitment to pay Palestinian prisoners who commit acts of terrorism can constitute assistance under the Antiterrorism Act
Assessment
A US federal judge has cleared the way for a lawsuit against the Palestinian Authority and PLO to move forward, centering on the 'pay-for-slay' policy. The ruling interprets public commitments to pay imprisoned Palestinians as potential material support under US antiterrorism law. This decision could set a legal precedent for holding foreign entities accountable for incentivizing violence. The case's progression will test how US courts treat state-sponsored compensation for acts of terrorism.