Samidoun

Mamdani to appoint anti-Israel JVP rabbi to taxpayer-funded city hall faith liaison role

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Rabbi Miriam Grossman, linked to Jewish Voice for Peace, to a city faith liaison role, raising concerns over anti-Israel affiliations.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers his 100 Days Address, a speech dedicated to outline the progress made on his core campaign promises since taking office, in Queens, New York City, US, April 12, 2026.
Screenshot of the 'Resist and Return Conference 2026' website, May 17, 2026.

October 7 Massacre conference to be held in Toronto by branch of banned terror group

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

Canadian gov't dissolves Samidoun a year and a half after proscribing it as a terror organization

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

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


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

Lawmakers want the Treasury to review the assets of Neville Singham and affiliated groups tied to the CCP and disruptive anti-Israel demonstrations.

Demonstrators gather outside the UN Headquarters during a "Stop Starving Gaza" protest in New York City, July 29, 2025.

Canada exploring dissolving Samidoun as non-profit following terrorism designation

Canada may dissolve Samidoun’s nonprofit status, months after designating it a terror group, amid mounting pressure over its continued legal operation and ties to the PFLP.

 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.

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.

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”