Government seeks 18 million euros in damages from defendants over funds for Hamas

The Italian government is pursuing 18.5 million euros in damages from Palestinian activist Mohammad Hannoun and five others for allegedly funding Hamas. This claim addresses harm to Italy's international standing and the burden on investigative units. The government has been granted civil party status in the case, while Israel is also recognized as an injured party but did not attend the hearing. The prosecutor has called for all defendants to face trial.