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Israel Indicts 57-Year-Old Sister of Hamas Leader for Incitement, Praising Oct 7 Attack

Apr 21, 2024, 03:15 PM

Sabah al-Salem Haniyeh, the 57-year-old sister of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, has been indicted by Israel's State Attorney on charges of incitement to terrorism and identifying with a terrorist organization. The charges are linked to her actions of sending WhatsApp messages that praised the Hamas-led October 7 attack, which escalated into a six-month conflict in Gaza. Sabah, an Israeli citizen, allegedly communicated these messages to dozens of her contacts, expressing support for the attack and showing solidarity with the terrorist group. Additionally, she is accused of publishing Dua - not mentioned Israel.