Survivors told of a bloodbath. On October 7, 2023, fighters from the Gaza Strip, led by Hamas, entered Israel. They attacked villages and a music festival. They were behind mass murder and sexual abuse. Around 250 people were taken hostage to Gaza. 1,200 civilians and soldiers were killed. Among those killed were more than 40 Americans. Several American citizens were also taken hostage. Now the US Department of Justice has brought charges against six Hamas leaders. An Israeli soldier stood guard at the Israeli town of Sderot on October 7, 2023. On the ground lie bodies of killed Israelis covered with blankets. Photo: Tsafrir Abayov / AP Dead hostages found in tunnel – The defendants, armed with weapons, political support and money from Iran’s government and support from Hezbollah, led Hamas’s efforts to destroy the state of Israel and kill civilians to achieve that goal, said US Attorney General Merrick Garland in a statement on Tuesday. At least three of the defendants are claimed to have been killed. Among the three believed to still be alive is Yahya Sinwar, Hamas’s top leader in Gaza. In addition to Khaled Mishaal and Ali Baraka, who live in Qatar and Lebanon respectively. Hamas top brass indicted by US Those believed to be alive: Yahya Sinwar: Hamas leader based in Gaza. Took over as political leader after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh – He is believed to be hiding in Hamas’ underground tunnels. Khaled Mishaal: Lives in Doha, Qatar. Leader of Hamas outside Gaza. Ali Baraka: Hamas summit in Lebanon. Those believed to have been killed: Source: US Department of Justice After October 7, Israel began a large-scale attack on the Gaza Strip. Over 40,000 people are estimated to have been killed in the war so far. The announcement of the charges comes after six hostages were found dead in Gaza at the weekend. Among them was Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin. New protests in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv on Tuesday evening. Major protests erupted after the bodies of six hostages were found in Gaza at the weekend. Photo: Florion Goga / Reuters The six were found in a tunnel under the city of Rafah in southern Gaza. – We are investigating the murder of Hersh and each of Hamas’ brutal murders of Americans as an act of terrorism, says Garland in a press release from the US Department of Justice. – The indictments announced today are just one part of our attempt to go after all parts of Hamas’ operations. It will not be our last, emphasizes the Minister of Justice. Demand action from Netanyahu A new round of mass protests broke out in Israel after the bodies of the six hostages were found. On the night of Wednesday, there were large protests in Israel’s largest city, Tel Aviv, for the third night in a row. This is the indictment against the six senior Hamas figures Conspiracy to provide material support to a terrorist organization resulting in death. Conspiracy to provide material support for acts of terrorism resulting in death. Conspiracy to kill US citizens outside the US. Conspiracy to plant a bomb in a public place, resulting in death. Conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction, resulting in death. Conspiracy to finance terrorism. Conspiracy to violate an International Economic Activity Act. Most counts carry a penalty of life in prison. But points 4 and 5 can result in the death penalty. Source: US Department of Justice The protesters demand that the country’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu do more to get the surviving hostages released. Around 100 hostages are still trapped in Gaza, according to Israel. It is unknown how many are still alive. Both Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden are under intense pressure to get a ceasefire agreement in place with Hamas. Despite months of negotiations, an agreement has not been reached. On Monday, Netanyahu promised to continue the war in Gaza until Hamas is defeated. – It is clearer than ever that he does not really want a ceasefire now, said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide (Ap) to news. The families live in uncertainty. The hostages in Gaza have become pawns in a game. Published 04/09/2024, at 07.57 Updated 04.09.2024, at 08.15
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