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Samidoun designated as a terrorist group by Canadian and U.S. governments (The Canadian Jewish News)

Ottawa’s decision was made jointly with counterparts in Washington, D.C., and announced Oct. 15 by Public Safety Canada and the U.S. Treasury Department.

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October 15, 2024

US and Canada designate anti-Israel “sham charity” Samidoun as a terrorist entity (True North)

Canada has officially added Samidoun to its list of recognized terrorist entities after facing calls from Jewish organizations and conservative politicians across Canada.

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October 15, 2024

US, Canada, designate Samidoun and leader Khaled Barakat as a terrorist org. (Jerusalem Post)

The official announcement decries the group and Barakat as fundraisers for the PFLP’s terrorist actions against Israel.

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October 15, 2024

Canada lists B.C.-based Samidoun as a terrorist entity (Vancouver is Awesome, + Glacier Media Syndication)

As a now-listed entity, Samidoun meets the definition of a "terrorist group" under Canada's Criminal Code.

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October 15, 2024

U.S. and Canada Declare PFLP 'Front' Group Samidoun a Terrorist Organization (Haaretz)

Samidoun is classified as a terrorist organization by Israel, and in November, it was banned from Germany for publishing words of praise for the October 7 Hamas massacre

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October 15, 2024

Drapeau canadien brûlé: qu'est-ce que l'organisation Samidoun? (TVA Nouvelles, + syndication QMI)

Le Canada, les États-Unis et l’Allemagne placent Samidoun sur la liste des entités terroristes

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October 15, 2024

Gerald Steinberg of NGO Monitor explains how Samidoun got listed as a terrorist entity in Canada (The Canadian Jewish News)

Canada’s federal government has now formally listed Samidoun as a terrorist entity, effective Oct. 11.

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October 15, 2024

Canada declares Samidoun a terrorist entity in joint move with the the U.S. (Globe and Mail)

In a joint action with the United States, Canada has declared Samidoun, also known as the Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code.

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October 15, 2024

Jewish OPSEU members file human rights complaints against union over antisemitic incidents (Western Standard)

Jewish Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) members filed 27 complaints at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) against the union for discriminatory, antisemitic behaviour and creating an environment hostile to Jews.

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October 15, 2024