US charges Hamas leader and other militants over October 7 massacre in Israel

Yahya Sinwar (Adel Hana/AP)

The US Justice Department has announced criminal charges against Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and other militants in connection with the October 7 2023 rampage in Israel.

The criminal complaint filed in federal court in New York City includes charges of conspiring to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organisation, resulting in death.