Supreme Court won't halt $656 million judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor refused Monday to halt a $656 million judgment against Palestinian authorities in a long-running lawsuit filed by Americans killed or wounded in attacks in Israel. The order signed by Sotomayor comes after the high court ruled last year in favor of the victims and their families. Please check your inbox to confirm. The Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority said in court documents that paying the hefty judgment now could destabilize government services in the West Bank. They asked the justices to pause payment as they appeal the reinstatement of the verdict.

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Scoop News DeskPalestinian Authority · Published Monday, August 3, 2026 at 8:56 PM UTCUpdated Monday, August 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM UTC

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