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Israel Indicts Hamas Leader's Sister for Terrorism Incitement

Apr 21, 2024, 11:29 AM

The state attorney's office in Israel has filed an indictment against Sabah al-Salem Haniyeh, the 57-year-old sister of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. She is charged with identifying with a proscribed terrorist organization and incitement to terrorism. The charges include sending WhatsApp messages to dozens of her contacts, praising the October 7 attack, and maintaining ties with the terrorist group.