Samidoun

Greece detains Samidoun Europe leader Mohammed Khatib, set to deport him from Crete

The Greek government arrested and detained Khatib at Heraklion Airport while he was en route to a speaking engagement in Crete.

This screenshot shows the still active Facebook page of Samidoun Deutschland, the German chapter of the international Palestinian-rights activists group Samidoun, on November 03, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. The day before the German government announced it is banning Samidoun
Demonstrators gather outside the UN Headquarters during a "Stop Starving Gaza" protest in New York City, July 29, 2025.

US politicians call for treasury to freeze assets of CCP-linked mogul tied to anti-Israel protests

 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.

Canada exploring dissolving Samidoun as non-profit following terrorism designation

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

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


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.

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.

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.

 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.

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.”

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.

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