Father of slain Palestinian American boy files wrongful death lawsuit
CHICAGO — The father of a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy fatally stabbed in what authorities allege was a hate crime has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Oday Al-Fayoume filed the lawsuit last month against the suburban Chicago landlord charged in the attack that left his child dead and the boy’s mother seriously wounded. The attack — which has renewed fears of anti-Islamic discrimination in the Chicago area’s large Palestinian community — has drawn condemnation from the White House.
Authorities allege Joseph Czuba, 71, targeted Wadea Al-Fayoume and his mother Hanaan Shahin, on Oct. 14 because of their Muslim faith and as a response to the war between Israel and Hamas. Czuba pleaded not guilty in October to hate crime and murder charges.
The wrongful death lawsuit filed Nov. 21 in Will County names Czuba, his wife, Mary Czuba, both of Plainfield, and their property management company, Discerning Property Management.
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Two ambulances fired upon, Palestine Red Crescent says
The Palestine Red Crescent said today two paramedics and one person were injured after two ambulances were fired upon by Israeli forces in northern Gaza.
The ambulances were transporting an injured person, it said.
NBC News has not verified the claims.
IDF drops leaflets warning those in southern Gaza to evacuate
The Israel Defense Forces have dropped leaflets in southern Gaza, warning those in certain neighborhoods of a heavy attack.
“The Israel Defense Forces will soon launch a heavy attack in your area with the aim of destroying Hamas,” the IDF said, addressing the residents of Khan Younis, Ma’an, Alkatiba, Almahata and Bani Sohaila, asking them to evacuate further south to shelters in Al-Fakhari, Al-Shabura, Al Zohor and Tal Sultan.
“Stay in the currently known shelters until the fighting in the area ends,” it said, adding, “These are the last hours to evacuate, don’t wait until it becomes impossible.”
Those in Gaza say that there is no reliably safe place to go amid the attacks.
Civilians look over a large crater left by blast in Rafah
Palestinians stand on the edge of a crater after a blast in Rafah, southern Gaza yesterday.
Israel announces ground offensive into southern Gaza has begun
TEL AVIV — Israel announced its ground offensive into southern Gaza has begun, and its top general said the assault will be just as fierce as the one in the north. Palestinian families who came south in search of safety are now fleeing once again.
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