Far-right Zionist group targeting pro-Palestinian voices to close New York operation

New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office said on Tuesday it reached a settlement with Betar US ‍that would wind down the far-right Zionist group’s New York operations after an investigation found the group intimidated ‍pro-Palestinian activists. After President Donald Trump took office last year and signed executive orders targeting pro-Palestinian protesters and activists, Betar said it provided names of international students and faculty to the Trump administration for deportation. Trump’s deportation attempts have faced legal setbacks.For the latest updates on the Israel-Palestine conflict, visit our dedicated page. After investigating Betar, the New York attorney general’s office found the group “repeatedly ⁠targeted individuals based on religion and national origin,” it said in a statement. Betar has been labeled an extremist group by the Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish advocacy organization. “The settlement requires Betar to immediately cease