The ruling reflects a shift in the legal landscape regarding the accountability of the Palestinian Authority for acts of terrorism.
The application of the Exemplary Compensation Law could lead to increased financial pressure on the Palestinian Authority, as more victims seek compensation for terrorist acts.
This case highlights the ongoing legal and political complexities surrounding compensation for victims of terrorism in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Palestinian Authority may face more lawsuits from victims of terrorism as this ruling sets a precedent for compensation claims.
Increased scrutiny and potential legal actions against entities that fund terrorism could emerge as victims seek justice under the new law.
The financial implications for the Palestinian Authority could lead to changes in its policies regarding payments to families of terrorists.
The Palestinian Authority has been ordered to pay approximately NIS 54 million in compensation to the orphans of the Sahivashurdar family, following a ruling related to the 2001 terrorist attack at the Sabaro restaurant in Jerusalem. This landmark decision marks the first application of the Exemplary Compensation Law for Victims of Terrorism, enacted in March 2024, which allows victims to claim damages from entities that fund terrorism, including the Palestinian Authority.
In the attack, a Palestinian suicide bomber killed 16 people, including five members of the Sahivashurdar family. The court ruled that the Palestinian Authority must pay NIS 10 million for each murder victim, along with additional damages for pain, suffering, and loss of income, amounting to a total of approximately NIS 20 million.
The ruling has significant implications for future cases, as it establishes a legal precedent for compensating victims of terrorism in Israel. The plaintiffs' lawyers have indicated that this ruling could lead to further claims against the Palestinian Authority, especially as other lawsuits related to the attack are still pending.
