Shiri Bibas' uncle sues al-Jazeera for promoting Hamas terrorism

Morris Schneider, the uncle of Shiri Bibas, and dozens of other representatives of October 7, have filed suit in the United States against Al-Jazeera, on the charge of providing open support and assistance to Hamas during and after the massacre, according to a report today (Wednesday) by Israel Hayom.

The lawsuit notes that al-Jazeera employed Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists, some of whom were directly involved in the October 7 massacre, as well as providing "exclusive interviews conducted by with Hamas leaders, including those who carried out attacks against Israeli and American civilians."

Schneider said that ""the cruel murder of Shiri, Kfir, and Ariel by terrorists from Gaza is an inconceivable atrocity that has destroyed our family forever, and has caused pain to millions of good people around the world."

He added that "The kidnapping and barbaric murder of toddlers is unimaginable; only pure evil can see a child as a threat or enemy. The punishment for murdering a baby in a civilized society is severe and rightfully so. All the more so when it involves kidnapping, torture, and murder. We can never erase from our minds their suffering and the torture they endured before their deaths at the hands of terrorists.

"No person with a shred of humanity could. Though no legal action can stop the pain and trauma of losing our family members in this way, we are determined to achieve justice and bring those responsible for these abhorrent crimes to justice."

Shortly after the war started, the Israeli government decided to ban al-Jazeera from broadcasting in the country, confiscating its equipment and ending its journalists' credentials. The government argued that in addition to openly inciting in favor of Hamas, the Qatar-based network was also providing vital information on troop movements which could endanger IDF forces.

Although there was some resistance at first among some heads of defense bodies and in the courts, the government decision was ultimately implemented. Hezbollah-affiliated al-Mayadeen was also banned from the country and areas Israel controls.