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Diaspora Ministry to Defense Ministry: Weigh designating CAIR a terrorist organization - exclusive

Weigh designating the US-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) a terrorist group over alleged ties to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.

People take part in a protest sponsored by CAIR against Trump's new sweeping travel ban, which went into effect as his administration intensifies its immigration crackdown, June 9, 2025
US President Donald Trump looks on as he walks to board Marine One to depart for Joint Base Andrews, from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 22, 2025

Donald Trump to designate Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organization - report

Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks during a press conference to address the plan to deal with a New World screwworm problem, in Austin, Texas, US, August 15, 2025.

Texas governor designates CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood criminal, terrorist groups

British pro-Palestinian commentator Sami Hamdi looks on during a press conference, after being detained by US immigration authorities for more than two weeks, in London, Britain, November 13, 2025.

UK pro-Palestinian commentator Sami Hamdi lands back in Britain after release from US detention


CAIR Philadelphia offered seminars on 'American Jews and political power'

Outrage erupted after reports linked a CAIR seminar on Jewish political power to schools, prompting ADL to condemn it as antisemitic. CAIR says the program ended with its director’s retirement.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march through the city center during a protest against the recent Israeli strike on Lebanon and continued offensives in Gaza, August 3, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Columbia University activist Mohsen Mahdawi released on bail

Wearing a keffiyeh, the 34-year-old Mohsen Mahdawi raised both hands in gestures of victory.

 Demonstrators hold placards as they protest on the day of a hearing on the detention of Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, in New York City, U.S., March 12, 2025.

Chicago mayor donned keffiyeh for Arab Heritage Month event, sparking outcry from Jewish groups

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s decision to wear a keffiyeh at an event sparked backlash from local Jewish leaders, citing concerns over antisemitic symbolism.

 Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson presides over a city council meeting as the Council discusses a symbolic resolution calling for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas, January 31, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

'I want ISIS to kill all of you!': Hate crime charges pressed against former CAIR employee

Police have charged Noora Shalash with aggravated harassment and a second-degree hate crime.

Noora Shalash

Imam at mosque connected to New Orleans terrorist says Jews exploit usury to dominate economies

Masjid Bilal is one of 20 Islamic Centers run by The Islamic Society of Greater Houston.

 The French Quarter, near Bourbon Street is blocked off late morning with a heavy police and FBI presence after a Terrorist attack early in the morning in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 1, 2025.

Chikli: CAIR leader praised October 7 massacre, called Gaza 'concentration camp'

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli claimed that CAIR had ties to Hamas and was 'outrageously antisemtic.'

 Amichai Chikli attending the One Million Lobby Association event honoring the immigrant IDF soldiers who fell in combat in war against Hamas and Hezbollah.

Bill to revoke tax-exempt status of terror-supporting NGOs fails to pass US House

Opponents of the bill claimed it would have targeted pro-Palestinian organizations that facilitate aid to Gaza.

 Members of the House of Representatives vote for the third time on whether to elevate House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) to Speaker of the House in the U.S. Capitol on October 20, 2023 in Washington, DC.

‘Muslim Brotherhood vs. United States of America’? FBI sued over alleged ‘terror lists’

Osama Abuirshaid, a Hamas sympathizer who reportedly held ties to Hamas-affiliated organizations, represented in the lawsuit by CAIR, believed to push Muslim Brotherhood agenda in the US

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Neo-Nazism, Islamism: Who is Imam Asad Zaman, hosted by Tim Walz?

Imam Asad Zaman pledged his support to Palestinians after October 7 and has previously promoted a Neo-Nazi propaganda film expressing support for Hitler.

 Imam Asad Zaman

'Disgusting gaslighting, victim narrative': CAIR-LA outreach manager rants about 'Zionists'

He criticized Israel for labeling what he called anti-Israel "peaceful protesters" as "violent" and "antisemitic."

 Samer Naseredden speaking in California, July 12, 2024.

Politicians react to Biden's announcement of hostage deal

World leaders and organizations react to US President Joe Biden's announcement of the proposed hostage deal.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with then-US president Barack Obama at the White House, 2014.