A man ​accused of killing two Israeli diplomats in Washington, ‌D.C., last year was indicted on four ​additional counts of terrorism, in a new indictment that was unsealed on Wednesday (February 4, 2026). The new indictment includes nine charges, including hate crimes, filed earlier. Several of the charges carry a maximum penalty of death or life imprisonment, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District ​of Columbia said. The war was Israel’s response to Hamas’ ⁠October 2023 attack that left at least 1,665 Israelis and foreign nationals dead. More than 67,000 Palestinians were killed in Gaza between October 7, 2023 and October 7, 2025, according to Gaza ⁠health authorities.

Source: The Hindu February 05, 2026 04:59 UTC