Within Our Lifetime (WOL) is a radical leftist organization founded in 2020, advocating for Palestinian rights and opposing Western values, capitalism, and U.S. ally Israel. The group is widely known for its extreme rhetoric and actions, often crossing into threats of violence and aggressive activism. WOL’s methods include incendiary acts such as burning U.S. and Israeli flags and glorifying figures associated with terrorism.
The group is closely associated with controversial entities, including Hamas supporters and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.
Its funding remains opaque, relying heavily on the Westchester People’s Action Coalition Foundation and other shadowy sources.
Activities:
Incendiary Protests: WOL frequently organizes aggressive demonstrations, with participants openly attacking American values and allies. Their events often involve inflammatory displays, including the burning of flags and extreme slogans.
Violence and Intimidation: The group has a history of endorsing violent actions, with members openly promoting terrorist methods as legitimate resistance. They have engaged in mapping and targeting Jewish organizations, displaying hostility toward any perceived opponents.
Campus Engagement: WOL actively recruits and participates in protests on university campuses, using inflammatory language to rally students and create hostile environments.
Notable Actions
Mapping Jewish Groups: In October 2023, during the Israel-Hamas conflict, WOL published targeted maps of Jewish and pro-Israel organizations in New York, calling them complicit in violence.
Flag Burning & Threats: WOL’s leader, Nerdeen Kiswani, was recorded burning the Israeli flag while making threatening statements, declaring that they would “go after” perceived enemies.
Violence Endorsement: WOL members have publicly praised terrorists and supported extreme measures, including violence, as a form of resistance.
WOL’s presence on campuses has been linked to increased tension, hostility, and an unsafe environment for students. Their protests and rhetoric promote divisiveness, attacking American values and allies, leading to a volatile atmosphere that disrupts campus life.
