US and Canada Sanction Samidoun for Terror Ties

Samidoun and its leader, Khaled Barakat, are designated as fundraisers for the PFLP's terrorist activities.

The US Department of Treasury and the Canadian government have sanctioned Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network for supporting the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).
Samidoun is described as a 'sham charity' used by the PFLP to fundraise in Europe and North America, with all US citizens now barred from business dealings with the group.
Khaled Barakat, a Canadian citizen and a leading figure in PFLP, is also sanctioned for his role in fundraising and recruitment for terrorist activities.
Samidoun has been active in anti-Israel activism on university campuses, including Columbia University, and has ties to other left-wing organizations.
The designation follows reports of Samidoun's connections to Iran and other terror groups, with further actions expected to disrupt its funding networks.