Sonia Sotomayor Declines to Block $655 Million Judgment Against Palestinian Authority
Sonia Sotomayor Declines to Block $655 Million Judgment Against Palestinian Authority
US · Published Aug 5, 2026
US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has declined to pause a $655.5 million judgment against the Palestinian Authority (PA) and Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).
The judgment stems from lawsuits filed by American victims of terrorist attacks during the Second Intifada (2002-2004).

Impact & Risks

The judgment could exacerbate the financial crisis faced by the Palestinian Authority, which is already burdened with significant debt and relies heavily on tax revenues collected by Israel. Enforcement of the judgment may disrupt essential services like education, healthcare, and security in the West Bank. The plaintiffs, however, argue that the PA and PLO have sufficient assets to satisfy the judgment without collapsing their governance.

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