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Judge Rejects PA and PLO Bid to Dismiss “Pay-for-Slay” Suit

8/13/2026

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U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon denied Palestinian Authority and PLO’s motion to dismiss “pay-for-slay” lawsuit.
Stuart Force and Hananel Gez are plaintiffs in case.
The suit alleges attackers expected Palestinian Authority-funded benefits, constituting assistance under the Antiterrorism Act, and seeks treble damages citing the 2025 Supreme Court ruling in Fuld v. PLO.
U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon set a September 15 deadline for defendants’ answer and said discovery will test claim.

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U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon denied Palestinian Authority and PLO’s motion to dismiss “pay-for-slay” lawsuit.
Stuart Force and Hananel Gez are plaintiffs in case.
The suit alleges attackers expected Palestinian Authority-funded benefits, constituting assistance under the Antiterrorism Act, and seeks treble damages citing the 2025 Supreme Court ruling in Fuld v. PLO.
U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon set a September 15 deadline for defendants’ answer and said discovery will test claim.