Advocacy Briefing Cites Interactions With Figures & Organizations It Says Are Connected To Hamas & The PFLP; No Public Congressional Probe Announced As Of February 9, 2026

Monday, February 9, 2026, 9:30 A.M. ET. 4 Minute Read, By Jennifer Hodges, Political Editor: Englebrook Independent News,

WASHINGTON, DC.- A newly circulated watchdog briefing is renewing allegations that Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) has maintained relationships, directly or indirectly, with individuals and organizations the report characterizes as tied to foreign terrorist networks, including Hamas and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), both designated by the U.S. government as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).

     The claims are driven primarily by a February 2026 briefing published by ISGAP Action, the advocacy arm of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy. The report asserts that Tlaib’s “documented engagements” demonstrate what it describes as a “pattern of interaction” with individuals and groups connected to Hamas and the PFLP.

     The briefing does not allege that Tlaib is a member of a terrorist organization, nor does it accuse her of providing material support. Instead, it focuses on appearances, associations, and political advocacy networks that the authors argue overlap with individuals tied to U.S.-designated terror groups.

Groups Identified In The Report;

     Hamas (Islamic Resistance Movement)
Hamas is designated by the United States as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and has been listed as such for decades. The group governs the Gaza Strip and has carried out numerous attacks against Israeli civilians and military targets.

     Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP)
The PFLP is also designated by the U.S. as a terrorist organization. The U.S. and allied governments have sanctioned individuals and entities accused of fundraising for and providing logistical support to the group.

     Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network

     The briefing identifies Samidoun as a support organization, which it alleges functions as a fundraising and propaganda arm tied to the PFLP. In October 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on Samidoun, while Canada formally designated the group as a terrorist entity.

Context And Verification;

     The existence of a watchdog report or allegation does not constitute proof of wrongdoing. Some prior viral claims regarding Rep. Tlaib have been fact-checked and debunked. In 2019, the Associated Press determined that claims asserting Tlaib wore terrorist symbolism were false.

     The ISGAP Action briefing itself frames its conclusions as concerns and questions for policymakers and investigators rather than findings of criminal conduct.

Allegations Detailed In The Briefing;

     According to the report, the concerns stem from several categories of activity:

• Participation in or proximity to events where individuals alleged to have ties to Hamas or the PFLP were present
• Associations through political advocacy organizations, the report claims, operate within Hamas- or PFLP-linked networks
• Campaign-related vendor or consultant relationships involving individuals the report describes as “terror-adjacent.”

     The report relies heavily on secondary associations and inference, a point critics argue complicates efforts to establish legal or ethical violations.

Status Of Any Investigation;

     As of Monday, February 9, 2026, Englebrook Independent News found no public announcement from the House Committee on Ethics or the Office of Congressional Conduct (formerly the Office of Congressional Ethics) indicating that an investigation has been formally launched into Rep. Tlaib specifically over alleged ties to foreign terrorist organizations.

     Advocacy groups have previously filed ethics complaints against Tlaib on unrelated matters, including disputes involving social-media activity. None of those publicly disclosed filings involved allegations of terror financing or material support.

Congressional And Political Response;

     Tlaib has previously been the subject of censure resolutions in the U.S. House related to rhetoric concerning Israel and terrorism. Such resolutions are political actions and do not require findings of wrongdoing.

     Supporters argue that Tlaib’s advocacy centers on Palestinian human rights and free speech protections, while critics maintain that her associations warrant greater scrutiny amid increased U.S. focus on terror financing and propaganda networks. 

What Comes Next;

     The renewed attention generated by the ISGAP Action briefing may prompt additional calls for oversight or review. However, absent an announced referral to the Office of Congressional Conduct, a House Ethics investigation, or law-enforcement action, the allegations remain unadjudicated and unresolved.

Editor’s Note:

This article was written by Jennifer Hodges, Political Editor, and is based on publicly available advocacy reports, sanctions announcements, and government reference materials. Englebrook Independent News treats allegations of terrorism as high-stakes claims that require corroboration from primary government sources, including ethics notices, court filings, or official agency statements. As of February 9, 2026, no public House Ethics Committee or Office of Congressional Conduct notice has announced an investigation into Rep. Rashida Tlaib specifically concerning alleged ties to foreign terrorist organizations.