Justice Department, FBI announce new task force to target Hamas over October 7 attack
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Justice Department, FBI announce new task force to target Hamas over October 7 attack

The Hindu  

The Justice Department on Monday announced the creation of a task force to investigate Hamas for its October 7, 2023, attack on Israel as well as potential civil rights violations and acts of antisemitism by anyone supporting the militant group. Agents and prosecutors participating in Joint Task Force October 7, or JTF 10-7, will investigate and look to bring charges against Hamas militants directly responsible for the rampage in southern Israel, the department said. The Justice Department announced this month that it was investigating whether Columbia University concealed “illegal aliens” on its campus, and federal immigration agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia graduate student. Monday's announcement said the task force, made up of prosecutors and FBI officials, also will investigate civil rights violations and potential acts of terrorism by anyone providing support or financing to Hamas.

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'Will not rest until...': US charges top Hamas leaders over October 7 attacks on Israel
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'Will not rest until...': US charges top Hamas leaders over October 7 attacks on Israel

India TV News  

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Live Mint  

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1 year, 5 months ago

Israel-Hamas War: FBI probes possible threats to US citizens

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