Betar

WOL founder Nerdeen Kiswani sues Betar under anti-KKK act for 'terror campaign' against her

It said Betar USA encouraged the public to assault Kiswani, including with feces, urine, and baseball bats, offering a substantial cash “bounty” to any member of the public who assaults her.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
A pro-Palestinian activist holds a sign during the "Autonomous Noise Demonstration for Gaza" near supporters of Israel holding Israeli flags (R) outside the hotel of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York City on September 25, 2025.
A PALESTINIAN flag emblazoned with an image of Hamas military spokesperson Abu Obaida is waved during Nakba Day protests in Brooklyn, New York, May 15.

If New York can expel Betar US, why can't it crack down on anti-Israel extremists? - comment

If the legal tools exist, and they can be applied to marginal groups such as Betar, then Jewish leadership and the state of New York can also apply them to WOL and other anti-Israel groups.

|ByMICHAEL STARR
A pro-Palestinian activist holds a sign during the "Autonomous Noise Demonstration for Gaza" near supporters of Israel holding Israeli flags (R) outside the hotel of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York City on September 25, 2025.

Betar to 'Post': NY order a 'chilling decision' that should 'terrify' Zionists and Jews - exclusive

Torossian said the "whole idea that we targeted random Palestinians and Muslims [is wrong]," adding "what they are saying is you can't counter people who attack synagogues."

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City, flanked by his wife Rama Duwaji and New York Attorney General Letitia James, at Old City Hall Station, New York, US, Thursday, Jan 1st 2026.

Mamdani praises disbanding of Zionist organization Betar accused of Islamophobia, extremism

The AG announced the settlement with Betar, which is considered to be a far-right Zionist not-for-profit group, on Tuesday.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER