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Memri
4 days ago
- Politics
- Memri
Designated Terrorist Khaled Barakat Of PFLP, Samidoun, And Masar Badil Lauds 'Heroic' Pro-Palestinian Shooter Who Targeted Washington DC Event For Jewish Professionals, Killing Two Israeli Embassy Emp
On May 29, 2025, Designated Terrorist and Canadian citizen Khaled Barakat published an article on the website of his organization, Masar Badil, lauding Elias Rodriguez, the pro-Palestinian activist who targeted a Washington DC event for young Jewish professionals in a shooting attack outside the Capital Jewish Museum which killed a young couple who were employees of the Israeli Embassy. In the article, which was also published in Arabic in the Lebanese Al-Akhbar newspaper, Barakat praised Rodriguez for his "heroic operation", emphasizing that "today's battle is not confined to Gaza or the West Bank, but includes the diaspora as well", and calling for "the forces of the resistance and their allies" to "build on this moment", adding: "the battle is long and open to all possibilities, but clarity of vision and direction—as Rodriguez demonstrated—is the first condition for victory." Khaled Barakat (see MEMRI TV Clip No. 11905 Canadian-Palestinian PFLP Senior Official Khaled Barakat: The Problem Is Not Israel, It Is America; Israel Is Merely Guarding American Interests In The Region; 'America Is The Plague', March 19, 2025) Khaled Barakat is the founder of both Samidoun and Masar Badil, the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement, and a member of the latter's executive committee. He has been identified by the U.S. government as a senior member of the PFLP. He is also designated terrorist by the U.S. and Canada.[1] A Canadian citizen, Barakat has been residing in Beirut for several months after being designated in Canada in October 2024. Khaled Barakat's article on the Masar Badil website ( Barakat previously expressed support for the shooting attack on his social media accounts, as did his wife and international coordinator of Samidoun, Charlotte Kates. The following is the text of Barakat's article praising the Washinton D.C. attacker and inciting further attacks. "The Operation Carried Out By The Feda'i [Fighter] Elias Rodriguez Was Not A Passing Event... [It] Was A Natural And Legitimate Response" "The operation carried out by the feda'i Elias Rodriguez was not a passing event or an act isolated from the current political and strategic context. Rather, it marked a pivotal moment in clarifying positions and exposing contradictions—especially in the international arenas where solidarity movements with the Palestinian people are active. Occurring amid one of the fiercest phases of the genocidal war waged by the Zionist entity against the Gaza Strip for more than twenty months, the operation was a natural and legitimate response to this brutal aggression and an echo of the voice of resistance that remains alive and deeply rooted in the conscience of free peoples. The revolutionary intellectual and martyr Ghassan Kanafani (1936–1972) was the foremost theorist of revolutionary violence in confronting imperialism and Zionism. Kanafani's link to armed struggle was not romantic but was tightly bound to his political thought, his convictions, and the approach whose logical and moral coherence he defended until the moment of his martyrdom. This practical, organic connection was among the chief reasons for his assassination. Kanafani also waged an unrelenting intellectual struggle against those—whether Palestinians, Arabs, or others—who opposed "external operations." The author of the dictum "behind the enemy everywhere" continually affirmed, up to the moment of his assassination, that there is neither separation nor contradiction between the actions of the fedayeen in Palestine and across its borders and "external operations," so long as the political strategy is unified and the enemy is one. Has the enemy camp changed today? Have its colonial policies changed, or have they grown even more savage? Rodriguez's "Heroic Operation" Revealed "Who Truly Stands With The Resistance And Who Hides Behind General Slogans" Rodriguez's heroic operation clarified that the "solidarity movement" with the Palestinian people is not a single current or unified vision, but rather a mixture of diverse forces: some believe in the path of resistance and the liberation of Palestine from the river to the sea, while others have positioned themselves within liberal frameworks that confine the conflict to human rights discourse and the diplomatic arena, and practically call for what is termed the "two-state solution" as the only viable horizon for the Arab-Zionist conflict. This divergence is not new. It reflects the political and ideological contradictions that have always accompanied international solidarity movements, from the Algerian revolution to the support movements for the struggles in Vietnam, South Africa, Ireland, and others. In fact, it also reveals internal Palestinian contradictions—but that is a longer discussion… At the heart of this complex picture lies the importance of Rodriguez's operation. It was not only a security challenge to the U.S. security apparatus but also held up a mirror reflecting the reality of positions: who truly stands with the resistance, and who hides behind general slogans to promote a vision oscillating between nihilism and surrender. Many speak of "the Palestinian people's right to resist," yet they reject any actual, conscious practice of this right if it steps outside the bounds of discourse acceptable in the West, a discourse that often translates into calls for compromises and political concessions, foremost among them the promotion of the "two-state solution" and a "peace" that entails recognition of the Zionist entity's legitimacy and the surrender of Palestine—and of our minds as well. "There Are Those Who [Stand] Firmly And Clearly With The Resistance, Not Only As A Theoretical Concept, But As Practical Action" Conversely, there are those who stood firmly and clearly with the resistance, not only as a theoretical concept, but as practical action grounded in the principles of liberation, return, and the rejection of the occupation's legitimacy. These are the natural extension of Palestinian liberation movements around the world, who view the Palestinian struggle as part of a global front against colonialism, racism, and predatory and brutal capitalism. For this reason, we are witnessing the advance of radical labor, youth, student, and women's forces, while the trend of "conditional solidarity" is in retreat. Rodriguez's operation not only revealed the limits of liberal discourse; it also restored the value of direct action as a mobilizing and agitational tool, placing everyone before their responsibilities. The broad popular response to this operation, particularly among youth and within Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim communities, reveals that popular sentiment remains aligned with armed struggle and a revolutionary position on Palestine. The battle being waged by the Palestinian people is not confined to the West Bank and Gaza, but extends and expands globally within the framework of revolutionary struggle against imperialism, Zionism, and reactionary and fascist regimes. These differences, despite their sharpness, must not turn into a source of nihilistic discord; rather, they should be understood as part of the natural plurality within global liberation movements. Historically, solidarity movements with just causes have witnessed similar divergences, whether in supporting the Cuban revolution, the struggles of Latin America, or even positions on the resistance in Iraq and Lebanon. However, there is an urgent need to prevent the enemy from exploiting this "plurality," especially amid the genocide. The Zionists, through propaganda campaigns and political and legal pressures, seek to demonize all who support the resistance and its supporters, and to sow doubt and distrust within the ranks of solidarity activists in general. Our assessment is that the majority of the Palestinian people—inside the homeland and in the diaspora—especially in light of the massacres in Gaza, see the revival of feda'i action as a revolutionary necessity. They are calling for broader popular participation in supporting the resistance, whether political, financial, media, or cultural support, or through direct involvement. This is the popular cradle and the revolutionary driving force needed to halt the aggression, shift the balance of power, and achieve liberation. The greater the occupation's crimes, the deeper the conviction that there is no place for neutrality and that confronting the enemy has become a duty, not a choice. "Today's Battle Is Not Confined To Gaza Or The West Bank, But Includes The Diaspora As Well... The Forces Of The Resistance And Their Allies Must Build On This Moment" Today's battle is not confined to Gaza or the West Bank, but includes the diaspora as well. Therefore, Rodriguez's operation represents a cry in the face of the American system, and a message that resistance is not the preserve of geography, race, or color, but is an affiliation, an identity, and an ethical and political stance that allows for no compromise. In conclusion, the forces of resistance and their allies must build on this moment, broaden the circles of revolutionary dialogue with liberation movements on an international level, and safeguard their ranks against the Zionist campaigns that seek to isolate and defame the resisters. The battle is long and open to all possibilities, but clarity of vision and direction—as Rodriguez demonstrated—is the first condition for victory.
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
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Memri
Leaders Of Designated Terror Organization Samidoun Call Murder Of Young Couple By Pro-Palestinian At Jewish Event In Washington, D.C. 'Only Logical' – Adding 'Yes – To Globalize The Intifada'
Following the murder of a young Jewish couple, both employees of the Israeli Embassy, outside the Capital Jewish Museum last night, the founder and international coordinator of the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network expressed support for the murder and blaming "Israel's crimes in Gaza" for it. Samidoun is affiliated with the designated terrorist Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) and in October 2024 was designated terrorist by the U.S., Canada, and other countries. It raises funds for the PFLP. Khaled Barakat, founder of both Samidoun and Masar Badil, the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement, and a member of the latter's executive committee, has been identified by the U.S. government as a senior member of the PFLP. He is also designated terrorist by the U.S. and Canada. A Canadian citizen, Barakat has been residing in Beirut for several months after being designated in Canada in October 2024. Charlotte Kates, Barakat's wife, is Samidoun's international coordinator. Kates was arrested in May 2024 following her speech at a rally in Vancouver, British Columbia in which she expressed support for Hamas, the PFLP, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and Lebanese Hizbullah and demanded that they be removed from Canada's terror list. In August 2024, Kates traveled to Iran to accept Iran's "Eighth Annual Islamic Human Rights And Human Dignity Award," presented in Tehran on August 4 by the secretary general of the High Council for Human Rights of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The following day in Tehran, she gave a detailed interview to Iran's Ofogh TV, discussing her arrest. Kates traveled to Lebanon to attend the funeral of Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah in February 2025 and so far appears to still be there. Barakat and Kates (Source: May 18, 2018) Below are statements by Barakat and Kates about last night's murder: Samidoun Founder Khaled Barakat: "Israel's Crimes In Gaza Are Responsible For The Killing Of Its Representatives In Washington"; "We Affirm That The Occupation Is The Original Crime, And That Those Who Seek To Criminalize The Reactions While Remaining Silent On The Massacre Are Complicit In The Ongoing Crime" In a report published on the website of Masar Badil, aka the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement, following the murder, Barakat was quoted as saying: "[T]he shooting incident that occurred in the U.S. capital, Washington, targeting employees of the 'Israeli' embassy, is a natural consequence of the Zionist entity's crimes in the Gaza Strip." He added: "This explosion of anger in the heart of the U.S. capital is neither isolated nor random, but one of the manifestations of pain and deep rage stemming from the international community's disregard for the suffering of Palestinians, and its complicity in shielding the killers and granting them impunity. We affirm that the occupation is the original crime, and that those who seek to criminalize the reactions while remaining silent on the massacre are complicit in the ongoing crime." Samidoun International Coordinator Charlotte Kates: "People Will Act When There Is No Accountability Whatsoever Imposed Upon That Genocidal Regime [Israel]"; "It's Only Logical That People Will Find Alternative Means Of Imposing Consequences" – "And Yes, To Globalize The Intifada" On her X account, Samidoun International Coordinator Charlotte Kates wrote: "Urging everyone to avoid speculation about 'false flags' whenever an incident occurs that people find inconvenient for media." She added in the past that "basic actions of 'legal' protest are being criminalized." In subsequent messages, she went on to write: "It should surprise literally no one that people will act when there is no accountability whatsoever imposed upon that genocidal regime," i.e. Israel, and that "it's only logical that people will find alternative means of imposing consequences." She concluded: "And yes, to globalize the intifada."
