Palestinian Man Charged in Murders of Three Israeli Teens
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iStock/Thinkstock(JERUSALEM) — An Israeli military court indicted a Palestinian man allegedly involved in the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teenagers in June.
Hussam Qawasmeh, dubbed by officials as a terrorist, was charged with organizing and funding the attack. He allegedly spent more than $60,000 to provide the attackers with two getaway cars, safe houses, and M-16 rifles.
Officials say Qawasmeh admitted to burying the teens on his land near Hebron, and later hid the involved attackers in local caves and mosques during the manhunt.
The June incident set off a chain of events that led to more than seven weeks of intense fighting between Israel and Gaza. Initially, Hamas denied any involvement, though officials now claim responsibility for the deaths.
Two main suspects are still at large.
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