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Assassination Plot Foiled
Kiswani survived a firebomb assassination plot orchestrated by a Betar-linked JDL 613 Brotherhood member.
“The lawsuit accuses Betar U.S. of stalking, harassment, intimidation, and civil rights violations directed at me”
The plot was thwarted by a joint FBI-NYPD undercover operation.
Kiswani has filed a federal lawsuit against Betar USA, accusing them of stalking, harassment, and civil rights violations.
She was supported by Muslim women and Jewish allies who oppose the attack.
Longstanding Zionist Violence
Kiswani contextualized the plot within decades of organized violence by a Zionist network.
The JDL is classified as a terrorist organization by the FBI.
The accused belonged to a JDL 613 Brotherhood group inspired by these extremist roots.
Speech supporting Palestinian liberation is protected by the First Amendment.
Activism Amid Threats
Kiswani emphasized that she will not be silenced despite the threats.
“I will not be silenced. I will not stop speaking out for the Palestinian people”
Within Our Lifetime has been accused of antisemitism by detractors.
Betar issued a statement denying threats but decrying Kiswani's language.
The New York attorney general found Betar's members engaged in coordinated harassment and violence.