WATCH: Malki Roth’s family fought to bring her Sbarro killer to justice - but leaders failed to act
In pursuing US justice, the family of Sbarro bombing victim Malki Roth sought out meetings with ambassadors to Israel, starting when Tamimi was released.
Malki Roth, a 15-year-old American citizen, was one of three victims of a terrorist attack at Sbarro in Jerusalem. Despite being murdered, her family sought justice from the Israeli government and American diplomatic representatives. However, their efforts were largely unsuccessful.
After the attack, Malki's family, along with others, demonstrated against the release of terrorist prisoners. Sherri Mandell, whose son Koby was also murdered by Arab terrorists, formed the Koby Mandell Foundation to support grieving families. The Koby Mandell Act, introduced in Congress and later included in a federal omnibus spending bill, aimed to monitor and punish Palestinian terrorism, but has failed to effectively prosecute perpetrators.
Malki's family met with various US ambassadors to Israel, including Dan Shapiro, but received little tangible support in their quest for justice. Despite Shapiro's empathy and attempts to investigate, no information was provided regarding actions taken on their behalf. The family's pursuit of justice has been met with indifference from those in power, leaving them to seek solace and create meaning out of their suffering.
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