Samidoun

Sen. Tom Cotton calls for IRS probe into Palestine Youth Movement over terror ties, tax violations

US Senator Tom Cotton calls for an IRS investigation into the Palestine Youth Movement's ties to terrorism, questioning its eligibility for tax-exempt donations.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Leila Abu-Orf of Palestinian Youth Movement NOLA listens after a judge ruled that the Columbia University student and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported, outside of the Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center, where he is detained, in Jena, Louisiana, US, April 11, 2025.
A photo shows a flag of the pro-Palestine organization 'Samidoun' during a "in solidarity with Gaza" demonstration in Duisburg, western Germany, on October 9, 2023.

Belgium revokes refugee status of Samidoun head Mohammed Khatib

Samidoun itself released a statement on Thursday confirming the news, and informing of Khatib's intention to appeal the decision to the Council for Asylum and Immigration Proceedings.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever speaks to the media upon arriving to attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Heads of State and Government summit in The Hague, on June 25, 2025.

Samidoun, Muslim Brotherhood face potential ban in Belgium as PM unveils new bill

The bill would permit the prohibition and dissolution of all organizations that “pose a threat to national security or the foundations of the rule of law.”

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
A man holds a placard calling for a total boycott of Israel during a pro-Palestinian protest in Brussels, January 19, 2025. (illustrative)

Brussels mayor told of pro-terror content of Samidoun's Resistance Festival prior to event

This comes despite Mayor Spinette of Saint-Gilles claiming that “The information in our possession did not allow for a priori prohibition without jeopardizing freedom of expression.”

|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Pro-Palestinian activists dress as Hamas, re-enact Oct 7 massacre in Brussels

Israel’s ambassador to Belgium, Idit Rosenzweig-Abu, posted a video on X, saying she “just couldn’t believe it’s real, but it is.”

JUNE 9, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
A man holds a placard calling for a total boycott of Israel during a pro-Palestinian protest in Brussels, January 19, 2025. (illustrative)

Yale Law suspends scholar over alleged terror ties and antisemitic claims

The US based scholar was found to have ties to the terrorist Samidoun Network, and expressed antisemitic views on several occasions, including that 'Zionists control the US government.'

MARCH 6, 2025ByOHAD MERLIN
Helyeh Doutaghi speaking at a CASI discussion on Gaza and 'US imperialism,' May 2023.

Activists petition Treasury Department to sanction charities that serve as terror proxies

A coalition of 45 organizations urged the US Treasury to follow suit of the 'Samidoun' sanction by sanctioning an additional six NGOs allegedly linked to terrorism, citing their ties to the PFLP.

MARCH 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Samidoun poster calling for “Long Live October 7”

Activists warn of emerging terror-linked group in Germany

Activists and lawmakers have called on Germany and Europe to ban Masar Badil, a group that promotes 'armed struggle,' commended the October 7 Massacre, and maintains ties with Hamas and PFLP.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025ByOHAD MERLIN
Masar Badil, an emerging organization with ties to terror organizations.

Samidoun is now a designated terror group, but why does it matter? - opinion

They exist solely to advance the interests of terrorist groups and their backers, with little mind paid to the mass suffering events like October 7 give cause.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024ByRITA KATZ
PALESTINIANS TAKE part in a rally marking the 55th anniversary of the founding of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, in Gaza City in 2022. Samidoun’s terrorist designation is for its role as ‘a sham charity’ for the PFLP, the writer notes.

Why did Canada delay designating Samidoun as a terror group?

Up until 15 October, Samidoun enjoyed non-profit status, providing fundraising opportunities and tax reductions.

OCTOBER 31, 2024BySHIMON KOFFLER FOGEL
Samidoun has been designated by 5 countries thus far

US, Canada, designate Samidoun and leader Khaled Barakat as a terrorist org.

The official announcement decries the group and Barakat as fundraisers for the PFLP’s terrorist actions against Israel.

OCTOBER 15, 2024ByOHAD MERLIN
A photo shows a flag of the pro-Palestine organization 'Samidoun' during a "in solidarity with Gaza" demonstration in Duisburg, western Germany, on October 9, 2023.

The Netherlands calls out Samidoun to stand up against terror- opinion

OCTOBER 15, 2024ByELLEN VAN PRAAGH
Groups like Samidoun are no different than the old brown shirts.

Dutch Parliament votes to designate Samidoun as terror organization

"Oganisations like Samidoun, which spread antisemitism and glorify terror, do not belong in the Dutch constitutional state."

OCTOBER 10, 2024ByMATHILDA HELLER
A photo shows a flag of the pro-Palestine organization 'Samidoun' during a "in solidarity with Gaza" demonstration in Duisburg, western Germany, on October 9, 2023.