Conspiracy theories

Organ harvesting, dog rape: How an anti-Israel report turns allegations into 'systemic' abuse

The report calls the graphic accounts of the rape of Israeli women on October 7, 2023, "fabricated" and intended to depict Palestinian men "as barbaric and depraved."

Code Pink activists take part in a pro-Palestinian march on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 19, 2024.
Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, with the Iranian, Lion and Sun flag.

Islamic Republic's psychological warfare is targeting trust between Iranians and Israel - opinion

A police officer stands guard as migrant children queue outside a police station to be registered following mass crossings by migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, Spain, August 6, 2026.

Antisemitism by proxy: Blood libels against UAE and Morocco - opinion

David Keyes' 'Israel Conspiracy Generator.'

'Because you know who did it': Former Netanyahu adviser creates 'Israel Conspiracy Generator'


‘Jewlani the Jew’: Conspiracies on HTS leader run rampant on social media

Even before his announcement that Syria is not looking for a confrontation with Israel, the leader of HTS, Ahmad al-Sharaa, faced harsh campaigns from Iran sympathizers and anti-Islamist actors.

 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Abu Mohammed al-Jolani. (Illustrative)

The media must stop presenting antisemitism as legitimate criticism - opinion

The Palestinian ideology, which views the land on which Israel was established as occupied territory “from the river to the sea” aims for the Jewish state to cease to exist.

 Washington, D.C., USA November 14, 2023: Pro-Israel supporters stand, draped in the Israeli flag, with arms around each other.

'Israel is worst terror organization on planet,' says Dan Bilzerian

He made a similar comment just a few days previously when he tweeted "Israel is a terrorist state."

 Dan Bilzerian.

A Mossad ploy? Internet conspiracy theories claim 'Hawk Tuah' girl is a secret Israeli agent

The bizarre conspiracy likely gained traction following Welch’s appearance on Howie Mandel’s podcast, where they performed a quick DNA test that revealed she is 97.7% Ashkenazi Jewish.

Viral internet star Haliey Welch throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a game between the New York Mets and the Oakland Athletics at Citi Field on August 15, 2024.

'Stalin was Jewish, Kabbalists are pedophiles': Candace Owens's antisemitic conspiracies

Tristan Tate, who features on the episode, has been previously been charged with rape and human trafficking in both the UK and Romania.

 Candace Owens and Tristan Tate

Conspiracy theories flood the internet after Israeli flag appears tied up at Olympic medal ceremony

'Perhaps this flag scenario is the Iranian response to the Haniyeh assassination and I can finally get some sleep?' Israelis joke in an attempt to alleviate the recent escalation in Iranian threats.

 Paris 2024 Olympics - Sailing - Men's Windsurfing Final - Marseille Marina, Marseille, France - August 03, 2024. Tom Reuveny of Israel celebrates after winning gold, August 4, 2024.

UN Rapporteur Albanese criticizes hostage rescue, shares conspiracy theories

Albanese appeared to reference rumors spread by Palestinian and anti-Israel sources that US special forces had aided in the operation. 

 Francesca Albanese, UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, attends a side event during the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, March 26, 2024.

Senior PA official claims that US humanitarian port is 'plot to expel Gazans,' 'annex Gaza'

Mahmoud Al-Habbash is chairman of the Supreme Council for Sharia Justice for the PA and Supreme Sharia Judge.

 Mahmoud al-Habbash

'Squad' member Rep. Bowman's past comments on Israel, Jews, conspiracy theories

“There’s still no evidence of beheaded babies or raped women but they [Israel] still keep using the lie for propaganda," said the congressman in November.

 U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) speaks prior to U.S. President Joe Biden delivering remarks on the federal government's debt limit during a visit to SUNY Westchester Community College Valhalla in Valhalla, New York, U.S., May 10, 2023.

Reported Soros funding of anti-Israel encampments sparks antisemitic conspiracy theories

Though these may be perceived as fringe and far-fetched theories, they appear to have gained ground in some more conventional media outlets.

 Billionaire investor George Soros arrives at the Schumpeter Award in Vienna, Austria June 21, 2019.