Archive · 14 Jan 2026
New York AG settles with far-right group Betar
A group called Betar US, which is a far-right Zionist group, has agreed to stop its operations in New York.
The New York Attorney General found that Betar was targeting people based on their religion and where they come from, and was also intimidating people who support Palestine.
Betar says it is not guilty and wants to stop antisemitism.
There have been many protests in the U.S. about the situation in Gaza, and some people say their criticism of Israel is not the same as being against Jewish people.
The war in Gaza has caused a lot of suffering and has led to an increase in antisemitism and Islamophobia.
New York Attorney General Letitia James reached a settlement with Betar US to wind down its operations in New York.
Betar was found to have targeted individuals based on religion and national origin and intimidated pro-Palestinian activists.
The settlement requires Betar to cease instigating violence, threatening protesters, and harassing individuals exercising their civil rights.
Betar denies wrongdoing and states its aim is to quash antisemitism.
Protests in the U.S. have erupted in response to Israel's actions in Gaza, with concerns raised about free speech and due process.
- Who
- Betar US, a far-right Zionist group, and New York Attorney General Letitia James
- What
- A settlement to wind down Betar's New York operations due to allegations of intimidation and harassment
- When
- The settlement was reached on Tuesday, January 13, 2024
- Where
- New York, USA
- Why
- Betar was found to have targeted individuals based on religion and national origin, and intimidated pro-Palestinian activists
- Group Name
- Betar US
- Action Taken
- Settlement to wind down operations
- Penalty
- $50,000 (suspended)
- Allegations
- Targeting individuals based on religion and national origin
- Founded
- A century ago in Europe, reborn in 2024
- Headquarters
- Israel
- Attorney General
- Letitia James
