A chilling investigation has uncovered a potential network funneling U.S. funds towards individuals connected to Hamas, raising serious questions about the oversight of non-profit organizations. The findings, brought to light by national security analyst Ryan Mauro and commentator Glenn Beck, suggest a deliberate effort to provide material support to a designated terrorist organization.
The focus of the investigation centers on People Media Project, operating as The Palestine Chronicle, a Washington state-based nonprofit. Evidence indicates the organization may have transferred money to Fatima Aljamal, the wife of Abdallah Aljamal, a recognized Hamas operative who was later killed by Israeli forces during a hostage rescue operation.
Abdallah Aljamal wasn’t simply connected to Hamas; he was a publicly known spokesman for the organization’s Ministry of Labor and a consistent contributor to The Palestine Chronicle since 2019. A recent article he authored explicitly mentioned his wife, Fatima, as an “Initiative Coordinator” for a Gaza-based program providing aid to Palestinian children.
Crucially, the article contained a revealing statement: “Funds used to organize this initiative were raised from personal donations by Palestine Chronicle editors.” This seemingly innocuous line, according to Mauro, directly links leaders of The Palestine Chronicle to the financial support of Fatima Aljamal, and by extension, her husband’s activities.
Following Abdallah’s death, The Palestine Chronicle subtly altered his title from “correspondent” to “freelance contributor,” a move Mauro believes was a calculated attempt to distance the organization from his known terrorist affiliations. However, the fact remains that his wife remained on staff and continued to receive funding.
These discoveries are bolstering a current lawsuit against Ramzy Baroud and John Harvey, the leaders of The Palestine Chronicle. The suit alleges the organization knowingly employed a Hamas operative and provided him with a platform to disseminate propaganda, potentially funded by U.S. taxpayers through its tax-exempt status.
Baroud’s public statements following the October 7th attacks further fuel these concerns. He responded to the atrocities not with condemnation, but with a justification rooted in the history of “violence begetting violence” and “military occupation.” He framed the attacks as a shift in the “rules of engagement” for Palestinians.
Adding another layer of complexity, Baroud has a documented history of contributing to media outlets linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps and even directly to the Supreme Leader of Iran. His past role as Deputy Managing Editor for Al-Jazeera, a network with its own controversial ties, also raises red flags.
The lawsuit highlights a significant surge in Abdallah Aljamal’s contributions to The Palestine Chronicle after October 7th, with a dramatic increase in the frequency of his published articles. This suggests a concerted effort to amplify Hamas’s narrative in the wake of the attacks.
Beyond the direct financial links, the investigation points to a broader pattern of support for Hamas. The Chronicle’s consistent pro-Hamas stance, coupled with Baroud’s leadership, suggests a deliberate intention to provide practical assistance to the organization.
A letter from the House Committee on Ways and Means to Attorney General Merrick Garland in July 2024 further alleges potential financial discrepancies in The Palestine Chronicle’s tax filings, raising the possibility of fraudulent reporting to conceal the true extent of its revenue. This could lead to the revocation of its tax-exempt status.
Mauro and Beck are preparing to present “substantial evidence” to senior officials within the incoming administration, urging a full federal investigation. The implications of these findings extend far beyond a single organization, potentially exposing a systemic vulnerability in the oversight of non-profit funding and its potential misuse for terrorist activities.
