Washington Post Updates Article After Citing U.S.-Sanctioned Group Linked to Terrorism

The Washington Post issued a clarification acknowledging its omission of key details about Samidoun, a group tied to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, a designated terrorist organization.

The Washington Post initially described Samidoun as an activist network supporting Palestinian prisoners but failed to disclose its designation by the U.S. as a fundraiser for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a terrorist group.
The U.S. Department of Treasury sanctioned Samidoun in October 2024, citing its role as a 'sham charity' funding PFLP activities in North America and Europe.
The Post updated its article to include Samidoun's sanctioned status and removed a link to a blog post on the group's website featuring Hamas flags and a deceased terrorist leader.
Critics accused the Washington Post of downplaying the affiliations of Palestinian groups, referring to the PFLP as a 'small leftist armed group' and Palestinian Islamic Jihad as a 'militant group.'
The controversy highlights broader concerns about perceived bias in the Washington Post's reporting on Israel and Palestine, particularly following the October 7 Hamas attacks.