Honenu Recovers Over $27 Million for Victims of Palestinian Terrorism
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
The legal organization Honenu has collected over 100 million shekels for terror victims by suing the Palestinian Authority. This includes a 10 million shekel payout to three sisters who lost both parents. The efforts are based on a new law allowing punitive damages against those who fund terrorism. Honenu aims to provide financial justice and closure to victims' families.
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- Honenu recovered over 100 million shekels for terror victims from the Palestinian Authority.
- Three sisters received 10 million shekels in compensation for losing both parents to terrorism.
- The legal action is based on a 2024 law enabling punitive damages against terror financiers.
- Honenu has secured over 20 favorable legal rulings against the Palestinian Authority.
- The organization provides free legal and psychological support to terror victims.
- A donation campaign is underway to fund ongoing legal battles against terrorism.
The legal organization Honenu has successfully recovered over 100 million shekels (approximately $27 million USD) for families of terror victims through legal battles against the Palestinian Authority (PA). This includes a 10 million shekel payout to three sisters who lost both parents to terrorism over two decades ago. Attorney Menashe Yado of Honenu stated that the organization has secured over 20 favorable and precedent-setting rulings against the PA, leading to the collection of these funds.
The legal efforts are based on the 2024 Law for Compensation of Terror Victims, which allows for punitive damages against entities that reward terrorism, primarily the PA. The law stipulates 5 million shekels for victims with permanent disability and 10 million shekels for the heirs of murder victims. Honenu has been actively pursuing these claims to impose a significant financial cost on those who fund terrorism.
Honenu, traditionally known for defending soldiers and detainees, expanded its operations to include a department for terror victims. Yado explained that the organization provides comprehensive support from the moment of the attack, including legal and psychological assistance, often on a voluntary and free basis. Even in cases against the PA, Honenu charges significantly lower fees than market rates to ensure the compensation reaches the victims.
Legal precedents set by Yado's team include allowing claims for even minor disabilities of 5% and streamlining the process by exempting victims from lengthy and distressing interrogations by PA lawyers. Yado emphasized that these actions not only extract funds from those who finance terror but also provide a measure of justice and closure for the bereaved families, reinforcing the principle that Jewish lives are not forfeit.
Honenu has launched a donation campaign to support ongoing legal actions, aiming to raise 400,000 shekels in monthly contributions, which will run until Thursday.