The Supreme Court discussed this morning a petition by the Palestinian Authority against the State of Israel. Bereaved families attended the hearing and clashed with the lawyers representing the PA
The Supreme Court rejected this morning (Sunday) the Palestinian Authority's petition which sought to prevent terror victims from suing it. Dozens attended the hearing and protested against its occurrence and against the lawyers representing the Palestinian Authority.
The petition was filed following the Knesset's approval of an amendment to the Compensation Law for Terror Victims. The law stipulates that as long as the Palestinian Authority funds terrorists, the terror victims or their families can sue the authority for its support of terrorism. The law also states that the compensation will amount to 10 million shekels for each murdered victim and 5 million shekels for those who are determined to be disabled.
The Palestinian Authority petitioned against the law, and contrary to the Attorney General's request to dismiss the petition and not hold a discussion on the matter, the judges decided to hold a discussion on the Palestinian Authority's right to fund terrorism without facing economic consequences.