Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, president of the Shurat HaDin Law Center, argues for a financial approach to combat terrorism, asserting that democratic nations could effectively eliminate terror through legal means. Recently, the federal Court of Appeals in New York reinstated a $655 million judgment against the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) for their roles in terrorism during the Second Intifada. This ruling followed a lengthy legal battle that included the passage of the Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act (PSJVTA) in 2019, which expanded U.S. jurisdiction over foreign entities linked to terrorism. Additionally, a $318 million judgment was awarded to victims of Iran-supported attacks, with compensation sourced from the sale of an Iranian-owned skyscraper in Manhattan.

Shurat HaDin is also launching a smartphone app, Shachpatz, designed to protect Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) personnel abroad by providing legal guidance and emergency contacts. Amid a 900% increase in antisemitic incidents in the U.S., Darshan-Leitner emphasizes the urgent need for legal action against terrorism and its financiers. She plans to establish a legal academy to train lawyers in defending Israel against terrorism and antisemitism, marking a proactive step in the ongoing legal and diplomatic battles faced by Israel and the Jewish community.