Conspiracy Theories

Backlash after antisemitic content in California voter guide

California Jewish groups decry antisemitic conspiracy theories printed in governor’s race voter guide.

Trump shoots down theories:

'Israel never talked me into the war with Iran'

President Trump rejects claims Israel pushed the US into war with Iran, saying Oct. 7 and Tehran’s nuclear threat drove his decision to strike.

Netanyahu's dead?

Netanyahu begs to differ

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mocked viral online claims that he is dead and that a recent video of him was AI-generated.

Ex-Shin Bet officials urge director to deny conspiracy theories

Five ex-directors and 31 former officials demand current chief David Zini defend agency staff against “false conspiracy theories” and political attacks.

Antisemitic conspiracy theories rock pro-Israel country

The Jewish community in Patagonia lives in fear as neighbors turn on them after a wildfire was unfoundedly blamed on Israelis.

California Mayor under fire for calling Bondi massacre false flag

Richmond Mayor and DSU member Eduardo Martinez faces calls to resign after sharing claims the Bondi Beach massacre was a false flag attack and previous antisemitic comments.

Analysis:

The "truth" problem cuts across all social science disciplines

There is no epistemological difference between academic Israel studies and conspiracy theories.

Antisemitism watchdog

Antisemitic ‘Tired Islam’ conspiracy takes root on social media

In what has been called a 'modern-day digital replica of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion,' a conspiracy about a fake book alleging a Jewish plot against Muslim countries is spreading online.

Good eats or colonial conspiracy?

PA slams Jerusalem food festival as 'cultural Judaization'

Palestinian Authority accuses Israeli event of distorting Jerusalem’s identity and promoting a colonial agenda through culinary and cultural initiatives.

Conspiracy theorists are cowards so they blame the Jews

Blaming the Jews is a comforting thought because the Jews are so few in number. Opinion.

Marjorie Taylor Greene

Far-right rep peddles conspiracy theory about Israel & JFK

Georgia Congresswoman goes on rant about return of Jesus before saying 'There was once a great President that opposed Israel’s nuclear program. And then he was assassinated' in spat with Mark Levin.

Anti-Israel activist blames Israel for California wildfires

Fatima Mousa Mohammed, who infamously went on a diatribe against Israel at her CUNY commencement speech, blames climate change directly caused by the war in Gaza for the Los Angeles wildfires.

Trump shares conspiracy video that blames Netanyahu for Iraq war

US President-Elect shares video of conspiracy theorist Jeffrey Sachs criticizing Barack Obama before delivering tirade claiming the US went to war in Iraq because Netanyahu wanted it to, even though Netanyahu was not prime minister then.

Iranian cleric:

'Jews have had access to genies since Davidic times'

Cleric claims in televised interview that Israel was able to eliminate Hassan Nasrallah by employing the aid of supernatural creatures and advanced technologies the Jews have supposedly had for 3,000 years.

Candace Owens Youtube account suspended for antisemitism

Owens, who has frequently spread antisemitic conspiracy theories over the last year, told her Youtube account was suspended for a video in which she claimed that Jews control the media.

Candace Owens:

'If you criticize Israel you have to be afraid they'll kill you'

Political commentator Candace Owens implies Jews were behind JFK assassination in new anti-semitic rant

Report:

SJP chapter claimed Trump assassination attempt was staged

Students for Justice in Palestine chapter at University of California San Diego claims the shooting of former President Trump on Saturday was staged to distract from alleged 'massacre' in Khan Yunis.

The NY Times finds a Jewish conspiracy

Of course, no such conspiracy exists, but when has that stopped the "paper of record?"

'US held hostage by Israel'

Candace Owens suggests AIPAC killed JFK

Former Daily Wire employee engages in more antisemitic conspiracy theories while interviewing Briahna Joy Gray, who was fired after disrespecting the sibling of a Hamas hostage.

Democrats call to disinvite RFK Jr. from testifying to Congress

Citing antisemitism and bigotry, Jewish and Asian Democrats call on Republicans to disinvite RFK Jr. from testifying to Congress.

UK Board of Deputies:

Investigate British channel for 'conspiratorial antisemitism'

UK broadcaster GB News under fire for show airing 'antisemitic conspiracy theories' and 'misinformation.'

California gallery removes piece by YouTube conspiracy theorist

B’nai Brith praises gallery for removing artwork by ex-radio host with ‘history of antisemitic conspiracy theories and rants.’

Alleged Pelosi attacker spread antisemitic conspiracy theories

Man who allegedly attacked Nancy Pelosi’s husband had spread conspiracy theories about Jews.

Wash DC pol who made antisemitic FB post meets with Farrakhan

Councilor who once claimed wealthy Jews control the weather and later left a Holocaust museum tour early meets with Nation of Islam leader.

Poll: 1/3 of UK young people believe Jews control world's banks

Study finds antisemitic conspiracy theories far more common among British youth than older population.

Report reveals shocking extent of COVID conspiracy antisemitism

Community Security Trust report examining antisemitism in the COVID-19 conspiracy movement finds deeply disturbing level of antisemitism.

EJC and UNESCO host event addressing conspiracy theories

'Addressing Conspiracy Theories Through Education' brings together stakeholders to discuss response to antisemitic conspiracy theories.

This Rothschild debunks conspiracy theories about his last name

Mike Rothschild, who debunks conspiracy theories for a living, is writing the book about Jewish space lasers.

Diaspora Ministry:

Ukraine war used to spread antisemitic conspiracy theories

Diaspora Affairs Minister Shai: Ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day we have an historical duty to rectify this situation.

Wrestler Brian Kendrick cut from match over antisemitic remarks

Professional wrestler Brian Kendrick was scrapped from his Wednesday AEW debut for past offensive comments about Jews and the Holocaust.

Woman who blamed London blaze on “Jewish sacrifice” found guilty

British woman who claimed that London Grenfell Tower fire victims were "burnt alive in a Jewish sacrifice" found guilty of racial hatred.

ADL report slams “Trump, allies and right wing disinfo artists”

ADL calls out “conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election" that are still "alive and well” a year after Jan 6 Capitol riot.

EU watchdog: Pandemic has led to 'rekindling' of anti-Semitism

European Agency for Fundamental Rights finds that anti-Semitism, including conspiracy theories blaming Jews for the pandemic, is increasing.

Spike Lee re-edits documentary with 9-11 conspiracy theories

Oscar-winning filmmaker responds to criticism for featuring conspiracy theorist and anti-Semite in his documentary.

300 years of anti-vaxx delusion

Anti-vaxxers should ask how the medical profession sustained a cunning conspiracy for 300 years and yet managed to save so many lives. Op-ed

Former US Rep. Cynthia McKinney tweets "Zionists" did 9/11

Tweet features twin towers with jigsaw puzzle pieces that when put together say, "Zionists did it.”

French candidate: Murder of Jewish students was conspiracy

Jean-Luc Melenchon, a far-left candidate, suggests 2012 murder of Jewish students in Toulouse was part of an election conspiracy.

Worst expulsion conspiracy ever

Palestinian Arab advocates say that Jews are secretly conspiring to push all Arabs out of Jerusalem. Op-ed.

Jews blamed for COVID, vaccine compared to Mengele's experiments

“Anti-Jewish hate online never stays online” warns watchdog group. “Conspiracy theories may lead to more attacks on Jews when lockdowns end”

Ex-Trump lawyer faces $1.3B voting machine company lawsuit

Former Trump lawyer facing a $1.3 billion lawsuit brought by voting machine company alleging she disseminated false conspiracy theories.

The fake Right Wing Conspiracy Theories

How Conspiracy Theory Proponents of President Trump Explain the fact that he left the White House.

Anti-vaxxer rabbi fired by Chabad over social media posts

Continued emphasis on anti-vax rhetoric is in 'direct conflict with the sacred task' for which emissary was appointed, director says.

Republican lawmaker under fire for anti-Semitic conspiracies

Jewish groups blast freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for embracing anti-Semitic conspiracy theories on social media.

QAnon conspiracy theory gains followers and raises concerns

A conspiracy theory originating in late 2017 is gaining momentum in the US.

Germany: Jewish group fighting anti-Semitic conspiracy theories

Help stop anti-Semitic coronavirus conspiracy theories, German Jewish group asks government.

Has the time come to ban Soros' Open Society Foundation?

Rabin's murder: The open questions

Yigal Amir's wife shares in her Facebook account a new video raising questions about the murder of Rabin 24 years later.

Romanian state museum head pens anti-Semitic conspiracy theory

Romanian museum of history and art director writes op-ed accusing 'descendants of Khazars' of 'ruining' Romanian culture.

Newsweek reporter: Israel, Chabad 'third rail' of US journalism

Newsweek political correspondent Nina Burleigh blames Israel, Mossad, and Chabad for Trump presidency, Russian malfeasance.

DC Professor: 'Zionists' making hate crime out of shooting

Political science Prof. Abeer Kayed says synagogue massacre 'strictly political,' 'Zionists' distorting attack.

South African lawmaker accuses Jews of plotting sniper attacks

Head of South Africa's third largest party hits Trump's call to monitor attacks on white farmers, says Jews training right-wing snipers.

'Earthquakes are an attempt to destroy Al-Aqsa mosque'

Jordanian journalist claims Israel created recent earthquakes in order to destroy mosque, church.

Do Jews control the weather?

Washington councilman accuses ‘the Rothschilds’ of controlling the weather.

Rutgers professor calls Judaism the 'most racist religion'

Professor posts conspiracy theories blaming Israel for 9/11, Jews for Armenian Genocide, and claims the Talmud is a racist text.

Barry Chamish passes away

Canadian-born Israeli writer and Rabin assassination conspiracy theorist found dead at age 64.

Neo-Nazis salute ‘Aryan goddess’ Taylor Swift

White Supremacists believe American pop star is a closet Nazi waiting for Donald Trump to become president.

Egypt TV guest calls for death squads to kill, mutilate Israelis

Egyptian commentator says Israel responsible for downing EgyptAir Flight 804 - as well as AIDS and 'aphrodisiac bubblegum.'

Palestinian BDS activist: Israel's creation was a conspiracy

Indian-Palestinian BDS activist claims Israel was created by the West and that Iran is "Israel's biggest ally."

Iranian scientist: Genetically modified foods a 'Zionist plot'

Iranian researcher warns Israel is trying to infect Iranians with diseases by importing genetically modified products into the country.

Watch: Egyptian host claims ISIS is 'Israel-British-American'

Egyptian TV host claims ISIS stands for Israeli Secret Intelligence Service and its leader is actually Jewish.