The group calls itself Kitat Konenut New York – a reference to the “rapid response teams” active throughout Judea and Samaria.
While Kitat Konenut is affiliated with religious Zionism, it trains Jews from across the religious and political spectrum. The group is apolitical, and does not take part in demonstrations. “Our agenda is to protect Jews,” says group member Yonatan Stern.
However, Kitat Konenut a spokesperson for the group said, “We believe in the constitutional right to bear arms.” and suggested all American Jews learn how to use weapons, and to purchase their own firearms for self-protection
