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Palestinian-American Billionaire Faces Lawsuit Over Terror Claims

4/8/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Bashar Masri, a Palestinian-American billionaire, is embroiled in a lawsuit from families of victims of the October 7 terror attack. They allege he facilitated Hamas by misusing USAID-funded projects for tunnel construction. Masri vehemently denies these claims, asserting his opposition to violence and plans to fight for the lawsuit's dismissal in Washington, D.C.

History

Historical Context

Bashar Masri's lawsuit stems from a long history of U.S. aid controversies in Palestine. Since the 2018 Taylor Force Act, U.S. funding has been curtailed to the Palestinian Authority due to alleged support for terrorism. This reflects ongoing tensions between U.S. foreign policy, Palestinian governance, and accusations of complicity in violence, echoing past conflicts over aid distribution and accountability in the region.

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Story summary

Bashar Masri, a Palestinian-American billionaire, is embroiled in a lawsuit from families of victims of the October 7 terror attack. They allege he facilitated Hamas by misusing USAID-funded projects for tunnel construction. Masri vehemently denies these claims, asserting his opposition to violence and plans to fight for the lawsuit's dismissal in Washington, D.C.

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