Families of terrorists exploit system and profit from murder of innocents
- A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced legislation aiming to enhance border security by identifying and tracking potential terrorists from Syria.
- New laws are a response to the recent regime change in Syria and the involvement of terrorist organizations like Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham.
- The legislative efforts reflect a larger concern for American lives and a call for justice in the fight against terrorism.
In 2018, in Israel, Ari Fuld, an American who had relocated to the country in the 1990s, was tragically murdered by a Palestinian terrorist. This incident occurred in a shopping mall when the assailant approached Fuld from behind and fatally stabbed him. The terrorist responsible for this act was released from an Israeli prison as part of a hostage-return deal involving Hamas on October 7, 2023. This situation has stirred considerable outrage, particularly due to the financial benefits the murderer’s family receives, amounting to hundreds of dollars monthly through a Palestinian program known as 'pay-for-slay.' This is a practice where families of terrorists are compensated for their loved one's actions, further incentivizing violent acts. The program is officially recognized by the Palestinian Authority as the 'Martyr’s Fund.' The legal ramifications surrounding these payments have become a focal point for American victims seeking justice. Ari Fuld's family is actively pursuing a lawsuit against the entities supporting the actions of terrorists, intending to bring the case before the U.S. Supreme Court. The case's implications extend beyond just compensation; it raises fundamental questions about responsibility and deterrence related to terrorism. Families of victims assert that they should have the right to seek civil recourse against those who enable terror, challenging the long-standing practice that has previously deemed such actions as 'fundamentally unfair.' Legislative efforts are also in motion within the U.S. Congress to address this issue, exemplified by the proposed 'PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act,' which aims to hold accountable those who perpetuate these financial support systems for terrorists, in hopes of deterring such violence in the future. The pressing nature of this issue has garnered significant attention, highlighting a need for tighter control over how terrorist activities are rewarded and the subsequent repercussions on innocent lives.