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U.S. and Canada Label Terror Fundraiser a ‘Sham Charity’
A Palestinian girl stands near a poster of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade Commander Ibrahim al-Nabulsi, who Israeli troops killed in August. Samidoun, which the U.S. and Canada designated as a terrorist group on Tuesday, claims to be an NGO advocating on behalf of Palestinian prisoners in Israel. (Jaafar Ashtiyeh via Getty Images)
Samidoun, which promotes anti-Israel sentiment on elite campuses, has been linked to a major terrorist group by the two governments.
By Eli Lake and Danielle Shapiro
10.15.24 — International
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Since the October 7 massacre, a small “charity” based in Canada has been ubiquitous on elite college campuses, celebrating the bloodbath at public rallies and seminars. The group is called Samidoun, and it claims to be an NGO advocating on behalf of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons.

On Tuesday, the U.S. and Canadian governments put an end to that…

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Eli Lake
Eli Lake is the host of Breaking History, a new history podcast from The Free Press. A veteran journalist with expertise in foreign affairs and national security, Eli has reported for Bloomberg, The Daily Beast, and Newsweek. With Breaking History, he brings his sharp analysis and storytelling skills to uncover the connections between today’s events and pivotal moments in the past.
Danielle Shapiro
Danielle Shapiro is a fellow at The Free Press.
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