Justice Dept. and FBI Launch Task Force to Combat Hamas Following Oct. 7 Attacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — On Monday, the Justice Department unveiled the establishment of a task force To examine Hamas regarding its assault on Israel on October 7, 2023, along with possible infringements of civil liberties and displays of antisemitism committed by individuals who back the extremist organization. Agents and prosecutors involved with the Joint Task Force October 7, also known as JTF 10-7, will be investigating and seeking to press charges against Hamas militants who were directly implicated in the attack in southern Israel, according to the statement from the department. "The savage Hamas terrorists will not prevail — and there will be repercussions," stated Attorney General Pam Bondi in an announcement regarding the formation of the task force. The assault resulted in approximately 1,200 fatalities, largely consisting of civilians, with Hamas capturing 251 hostages. This sparked an Israeli retaliatory operation that has led to extensive destruction acr...