Jared Moskowitz files bill to end 'atrocious' martyr payments for anti-Israel terrorism

Jared Moskowitz files bill to end 'atrocious' martyr payments for anti-Israel terrorism

So-called “pay to slay” programs that reward terrorists and their families for carrying out violent acts against Israel could soon face international sanctions through bipartisan legislation U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz just filed.

Moskowitz co-introduced the PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act with fellow Democratic U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn of Colorado and Republican U.S. Reps. Mike Lawler of New York and Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey.

Republican U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas is carrying its companion.

If passed, the measure would crack down on financial rewards issued to terrorists and members of their family after committing bombings, stabbings or other attacks in Israel.

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