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The Province
25-05-2025
- Politics
- The Province
Jewish groups call on B.C. crown to take action against Canadian terror leader
Samidoun Leader Charlotte Kates used the D.C. murders of two Israeli embassy workers as a call for action against supporters of Israel Charlotte Kates, leader of Canada-based terror group Samidoun, attends the funeral of liquidated Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, Lebanon on Sunday, Feb. 23 2025 Photo by X OTTAWA — Canadian Jewish groups are calling on the B.C. Prosecution Service to follow through with charges against a Canadian terrorist group leader, particularly after recent social media posts glorifying the gunman who killed two Israeli embassy workers. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. 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Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Charlotte Kates, a leader of Vancouver-based terror group for Samidoun, was arrested last year for openly lauding the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas terror attacks during a downtown Vancouver anti-Israel protest. The Crown has yet to lay charges. 'Long Live Oct. 7!' she shouted during the protest last April, of the terror attack that saw scores of Palestinian terrorists storm Israeli towns to conduct a campaign of murder, kidnapping and sexual assault against Israeli men, women and children. Vancouver police executed a search warrant at Kates' home last November in connection with that investigation. Shortly after last week's murder of two Israeli embassy staffers outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., Kates allegedly took to social media to praise the murders, and called on her supporters to follow in his example. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. What's the purpose of anti-terrorism laws if there are no consequences? Despite being arrested just over a year ago for openly praising the terrorists behind the October 7th massacre, Charlotte Kates -- the international coordinator for Samidoun, a designated terrorist group --… — CIJA (@CIJAinfo) May 25, 2025 'All those who want to end the genocide who have come out to condemn, speculate about and degrade Elias Rodriguez (accused of murdering the Israeli embassy staffers) would be well served to think about instead how they can escalate meaningful consequences on the war criminals through organized mass action,' she allegedly wrote on X. 'This should be a moment for self-criticism and deepened action, not for arrogant musings over the rage of many put into action.' Also attributed to her is a social media post which said those 'whose conscience is tormented' by Israel's operations in Gaza 'will find ways to impose accountability.' The Toronto Sun reached out to both Kates and the BC Prosecution Service for comment. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Despite her leadership of a proscribed terrorist organization, Kates freely travels to spread her message — most notably, she was an invited guest at February's funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, where she praised the dead terrorist as a heroic martyr. The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) is calling on the Crown to proceed with charges against Kates and to consider her words as an incitement of terror against Canada's Jewish community. 'Despite being arrested just over a year ago for openly praising the terrorists behind the Oct. 7th massacre, Charlotte Kates — the international coordinator for Samidoun, a designated terrorist group — has yet to be charged,' read a statement. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Meanwhile, she has travelled the world to receive an award from the Iranian regime, attend the funeral in Beirut of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and advocate on behalf of Hamas in the United Kingdom.' CIJA says the B.C. Prosecution Service must act without further delay, and as Parliament resumes, are calling on the government to close loopholes in the Criminal Code. 'Now here in Canada she has taken to social media to defend the perpetrator of the antisemitic attack in Washington — calling for escalation and urging others to follow the murderer's example,' the statement read. 'This is no longer just about glorifying terrorists — it's about incitement that puts the safety and well-being of all Canadians at risk.' bpassifiume@ X: @bryanpassifiume Read More Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks World Sports News
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Jewish groups call on BC crown to take action against Canadian terror leader
OTTAWA — Canadian Jewish groups are calling on the B.C. Prosecution Service to follow through with charges against a Canadian terrorist group leader, particularly after recent social media posts glorifying the gunman who killed two Israeli embassy workers. Charlotte Kates, a leader of Vancouver-based terror group for Samidoun, was arrested last year for openly lauding the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas terror attacks during a downtown Vancouver anti-Israel protest. The Crown has yet to lay charges. 'Long Live Oct. 7!' she shouted during the protest last April, of the terror attack that saw scores of Palestinian terrorists storm Israeli towns to conduct a campaign of murder, kidnapping and sexual assault against Israeli men, women and children. Vancouver police executed a search warrant at Kates' home last November in connection with that investigation. Shortly after last week's murder of two Israeli embassy staffers outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., Kates allegedly took to social media to praise the murders, and called on her supporters to follow in his example. 'All those who want to end the genocide who have come out to condemn, speculate about and degrade Elias Rodriguez (accused of murdering the Israeli embassy staffers) would be well served to think about instead how they can escalate meaningful consequences on the war criminals through organized mass action,' she allegedly wrote on X. 'This should be a moment for self-criticism and deepened action, not for arrogant musings over the rage of many put into action.' Also attributed to her is a social media post which said those 'whose conscience is tormented' by Israel's operations in Gaza 'will find ways to impose accountability.' The Toronto Sun reached out to both Kates and the BC Prosecution Service for comment. Despite her leadership of a proscribed terrorist organization, Kates freely travels to spread her message — most notably, she was an invited guest at February's funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, where she praised the dead terrorist as a heroic martyr. The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) is calling on the Crown to proceed with charges against Kates and to consider her words as an incitement of terror against Canada's Jewish community. 'Despite being arrested just over a year ago for openly praising the terrorists behind the Oct. 7th massacre, Charlotte Kates — the international coordinator for Samidoun, a designated terrorist group — has yet to be charged,' read a statement. 'Meanwhile, she has travelled the world to receive an award from the Iranian regime, attend the funeral in Beirut of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and advocate on behalf of Hamas in the United Kingdom.' CIJA says the B.C. Prosecution Service must act without further delay, and as Parliament resumes, are calling on the government to close loopholes in the Criminal Code. 'Now here in Canada she has taken to social media to defend the perpetrator of the antisemitic attack in Washington — calling for escalation and urging others to follow the murderer's example,' the statement read. 'This is no longer just about glorifying terrorists — it's about incitement that puts the safety and well-being of all Canadians at risk.' bpassifiume@ X: @bryanpassifiume Senator demands answers on Canadian terror group leader Anger, questions after Canadian terror group leader tweets from Hezbollah funeral
Toronto Sun
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Jewish groups call on BC crown to take action against Canadian terror leader
Samidoun Leader Charlotte Kates used the D.C. murders of two Israeli embassy workers as a call for action against supporters of Israel Charlotte Kates, leader of Canada-based terror group Samidoun, attends the funeral of liquidated Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, Lebanon on Sunday, Feb. 23 2025 Photo by X OTTAWA — Canadian Jewish groups are calling on the B.C. Prosecution Service to follow through with charges against a Canadian terrorist group leader, particularly after recent social media posts glorifying the gunman who killed two Israeli embassy workers. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Charlotte Kates, a leader of Vancouver-based terror group for Samidoun, was arrested last year for openly lauding the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas terror attacks during a downtown Vancouver anti-Israel protest. The Crown has yet to lay charges. 'Long Live Oct. 7!' she shouted during the protest last April, of the terror attack that saw scores of Palestinian terrorists storm Israeli towns to conduct a campaign of murder, kidnapping and sexual assault against Israeli men, women and children. Vancouver police executed a search warrant at Kates' home last November in connection with that investigation. Shortly after last week's murder of two Israeli embassy staffers outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., Kates allegedly took to social media to praise the murders, and called on her supporters to follow in his example. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. What's the purpose of anti-terrorism laws if there are no consequences? Despite being arrested just over a year ago for openly praising the terrorists behind the October 7th massacre, Charlotte Kates -- the international coordinator for Samidoun, a designated terrorist group --… — CIJA (@CIJAinfo) May 25, 2025 'All those who want to end the genocide who have come out to condemn, speculate about and degrade Elias Rodriguez (accused of murdering the Israeli embassy staffers) would be well served to think about instead how they can escalate meaningful consequences on the war criminals through organized mass action,' she allegedly wrote on X. 'This should be a moment for self-criticism and deepened action, not for arrogant musings over the rage of many put into action.' Also attributed to her is a social media post which said those 'whose conscience is tormented' by Israel's operations in Gaza 'will find ways to impose accountability.' The Toronto Sun reached out to both Kates and the BC Prosecution Service for comment. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Despite her leadership of a proscribed terrorist organization, Kates freely travels to spread her message — most notably, she was an invited guest at February's funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, where she praised the dead terrorist as a heroic martyr. The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) is calling on the Crown to proceed with charges against Kates and to consider her words as an incitement of terror against Canada's Jewish community. 'Despite being arrested just over a year ago for openly praising the terrorists behind the Oct. 7th massacre, Charlotte Kates — the international coordinator for Samidoun, a designated terrorist group — has yet to be charged,' read a statement. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Meanwhile, she has travelled the world to receive an award from the Iranian regime, attend the funeral in Beirut of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and advocate on behalf of Hamas in the United Kingdom.' CIJA says the B.C. Prosecution Service must act without further delay, and as Parliament resumes, are calling on the government to close loopholes in the Criminal Code. 'Now here in Canada she has taken to social media to defend the perpetrator of the antisemitic attack in Washington — calling for escalation and urging others to follow the murderer's example,' the statement read. 'This is no longer just about glorifying terrorists — it's about incitement that puts the safety and well-being of all Canadians at risk.' bpassifiume@ X: @bryanpassifiume Read More Toronto Blue Jays Columnists Sunshine Girls Toronto & GTA Ontario
Memri
22-03-2025
- Politics
- Memri
Zoom Bans Planned Webinar By 'Masar Badil' Organization, Led By U.S.- And Canada-Designated Terrorist And PFLP Top Member Khaled Barkat
On March 16, 2025, the website of the organization Masar Badil claimed that a planned webinar, set to take place on Zoom on March 14th, was blocked by the platform. Masar Badil is lead by Khaled Barakat, a senior official with Designated Terror Organization Popular Fron for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), who was also Designated a terrorist himself by the U.S. and Canada in October 2024. [1] Masar Badil has been using the Zoom platform to conduct interviews and conferences with the officials of Iran-backed jihadi organizations and international activists, livestreaming the meetings and later posting them to the Masar Badil website. For example, see the following MEMRI reports: In September Livestream With Hamas Spokesman, PFLP-Affiliated Canadian 'Masar Badil' NGO Continues To 'Amplify Voices' Of Top Terrorists, Incite Protest Escalation – In English And Spanish; Participant Charlotte Kates, Coordinator Of Designated Terrorist Front Samidoun: Activists Must 'Escalate Struggle' To Remove Hamas, PFLP, Hizbullah From Western Terror Lists 'Masar Badil' Organization, Led By Canada-Based Former PFLP Member And Samidoun Affiliate Khaled Barakat, Hosts Interview With Nasruddin Amer, Official In The Specially Designated Global Terrorist Organization Ansar Allah – Houthis – Who Calls October 7 'A Great Victory,' Says 'Our War With Israel And The U.S Is Continuous... Our Struggle With Them Is An Existential Struggle'; You Can Support The Resistance With 'Marches And The Occupation Of Spaces In Universities, Taking To The Street Regularly' Top Hamas Official Ghazi Hamad In Interview With Pro-Palestinian NGO 'Masar Badil': Protests In West Are 'Much Appreciated,' 'Very Effective'; We Coordinate 'With All The Parties, Not Only With The Resistance Factions In The Region'; 'We Will Never Recognize Israel'; We Have Met With 'Leftist Parties'; Since October 7, 'We Were Able To Expand The Area Of Confrontation With The Enemy' And 'Move In So Many Wide Areas, Politically, Diplomatically, Media-Wise'; 'The World Is Becoming More Pro-Palestinian' [1] October 15, 2024.
Memri
19-03-2025
- Politics
- Memri
Canadian Activist Charlotte Kates of Canada-Designated Terrorist Entity Samidoun: As the 'Martyr' Muhammad Deif Said, October 7 Changed the World; Now, Activists in the West Must Build and Escalate the International Cradle of Resistance
In a February 9, 2025 Sunday Morning Marxist Forum video call, Charlotte Kates, International Coordinator of Samidoun, which is recognized by the U.S. and Canada as a terrorist entity, quoted Hamas military leader Muhammad Deif in an Al-Jazeera documentary, who had said that October 7 would 'change the world.' She said that the hostage release deal, which she referred to as a 'prisoner exchange,' and Tufan Al-Ahrar [the Flood of the Free], has demonstrated the 'ethics of the resistance' and its military strength and increased its ranks. Kates, an American citizen, said that there is a reason why PFLP founder George Habash had referred to the United States as the 'head of the snake.' She said that in a 'post Al-Aqsa Flood era of anti-imperialism,' activists in the 'imperial core' have the responsibility to do whatever they can to build and escalate the 'international popular cradle of the resistance' and not simply call for a ceasefire. She discussed the 1985 Jibril Agreement where the PFLP brokered a prisoner exchange deal with Israel, and she stated that the released prisoners from the deal were central to the breakout of the Intifada. Therefore, the hostage deal in which Palestinian prisoners were released should be seen as 'times of great potential for the Palestinian struggle.' The Sunday Morning Marxist Forum was hosted by the Oakland, California Institute for the Critical Social Studies, and it was moderated by Allan Miller, a statistics and data science instructor at UC Berkeley Extension. Kates was arrested in April 2024 on charges of hate speech following her remarks at a Vancouver rally glorifying the October 7 attacks and Palestinian terrorist organizations. On November 15, 2024, her home was raided by Vancouver police in connection with these charges. During the video call, in portions not included in the clip, Kates discusses her husband Khaled Barakat's designation as a U.S. Specially Designated Global Terrorist. Barakat is the founder of Samidoun and a leader with Masar Badil, an organization closely linked with Samidoun; he has been identified by the United States as a leader with the U.S.-designated terrorist organization the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). Barakat, a Canadian citizen, has been in Beirut, Lebanon, for the past several months since his designation as a terrorist by Canada. In the call, Kates mentioned that she is talking from Beirut, where she traveled to attend Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah's funeral. As of March 8, 2025, Charlotte Kates was still in Beirut.
