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New York Woman Charged with Funding Terror Attacks Against Israel via Gaza Militant

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New York Woman Charged with Funding Terror Attacks Against Israel via Gaza Militant
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 30, 2026

What happened

Catherine Beth Washburn from New York is charged with financing Palestinian Islamic Jihad attacks against Israel by transferring over $30,000 via cryptocurrency to a Gaza militant. She expressed support for violence against Israel and faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

  • 01New York woman Catherine Beth Washburn charged with aiding Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
  • 02She transferred over $30,000 in cryptocurrency to a Gaza-based PIJ militant.
  • 03Washburn expressed support for attacks on Israel and hatred toward Israelis.
  • 04She faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
  • 05FBI vows to prosecute anyone supporting terrorist organizations in the U.S.

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Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Now 14Right · HebrewJul 2, 2026
New York Woman Charged with Funding Terror Attacks Against Israel via Gaza Militant
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 2, 2026
New York Woman Arrested for Attempting to Fund Palestinian Islamic Jihad via Cryptocurrency
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 1, 2026
New York Woman Arrested for Funding Palestinian Islamic Jihad with Cryptocurrency
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 1, 2026
New York Woman Charged with Funding Islamic Jihad via Cryptocurrency Transfers
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 30, 2026
New York Woman Arrested for Attempting to Fund Palestinian Islamic Jihad Terror Group

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