Samidoun

Same network, new names: Terror front Samidoun secretly operates in US, Canada via proxies post-ban

Most of the terror front's proxies were formed to have the same anti-Zionist, anti-US, Marxist-Leninist mission that defined Samidoun’s activism.

A Samidoun flag is flown at a Duisburg demonstration in Germany, October 9, 2023.
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.

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

 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

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


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.”

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

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.”

 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.'

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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

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."

 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.