Conservative commentator Glenn Beck and the Mauro Institute have presented serious allegations regarding U.S. funds potentially being funneled to terrorism through a nonprofit. Their investigation raises questions about how taxpayer dollars might support foreign entities linked to violence and terrorism.
Ryan Mauro, founder of the Mauro Institute, claims that the organization known as People Media Project—operating under the name The Palestine Chronicle—has possibly channeled resources to the spouse of a Hamas operative. Mauro notes that this individual, Abdallah Aljamal, was killed by Israeli forces while they attempted to rescue hostages. Mauro details that Aljamal was associated with The Palestine Chronicle and served as a spokesperson for Hamas’s Ministry of Labor.
In his findings, Mauro pointed to an article written by Aljamal that identified his wife, Fatima, as the initiative coordinator for an event in Gaza aimed at providing free haircuts for children. At the end of this article, it was disclosed that funds for this event were raised by the editors of The Palestine Chronicle. This line implies that the organization contributed financially to Fatima, complicating their narrative further.
Adding to the evidence, Mauro observed a change in Aljamal’s title from “correspondent” to “freelance contributor” after his death, suggesting a deliberate maneuver to distance the organization from his activities. Mauro emphasized, “What they failed to point out is the fact that his wife was on their staff and received funds from the editors of the Chronicle.” This information strengthens the ongoing lawsuit against Ramzy Baroud and John Harvey, leaders of The Palestine Chronicle.
Furthermore, Mauro scrutinized Baroud’s responses to significant incidents of violence against civilians, such as the attacks on October 7, which resulted in thousands of deaths. Baroud expressed solidarity with the Palestinian cause but did not denounce the atrocities committed, reflecting a troubling alignment with anti-Israel sentiments. This lack of condemnation raises alarms regarding the organization’s true stance.
Mauro’s assertions about Baroud’s past connections to media organizations linked to terrorism bolster the argument that The Palestine Chronicle provides a platform for Hamas propaganda. He articulated concern that U.S. taxpayer money could inadvertently support terror, as the tax-exempt status of these organizations might shield their financial activities from scrutiny.
Additionally, Mauro indicated that the lawsuit claims The Palestine Chronicle hired Abdallah Aljamal and used its platform to disseminate content favorable to Hamas, ultimately funded by American taxpayers. He noted an increase in published works by Aljamal following the October attacks, underscoring the organization’s potential complicity in spreading militant narratives.
The situation escalated when a letter was sent from the House Committee on Ways and Means to Attorney General Merrick Garland, suggesting that these entities may have filed false tax returns to mask their revenue sources. Mauro, alongside Beck, advocates for a comprehensive federal investigation into these activities.
Overall, the emerging details highlight critical concerns about how nonprofits may exploit their tax-exempt status while possibly supporting activities aligned with terrorism. The allegations raised by Beck and Mauro warrant careful examination to ensure U.S. resources do not fall into the hands of organizations that could further endanger lives abroad.
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