Conspiracy theories

Extremist content creators spread conspiracy theories blaming Israel for Spain's migration crisis

The theories were sparked by scrutiny of a social media post made by Yair Netanyahu in 2019 and gained traction even after Spanish authorities ruled out any Moroccan interference.

Migrants walk next to a USECIC Guardia Civil member after swimming through Spain's Ceuta border from the Moroccan side to reach the border fence, in Ceuta, Spain, July 30, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a video
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A week inside the echo chamber: How Jew-hatred moved from fringe to feed

Mohamed Salah and teammates of Egypt complain to referee Francois Letexier during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt on July 7.PremiumPremium

When Arabs lose in the World Cup, the Jew is summoned as the hidden hand - opinion

Bereaved families, friends, and soldiers stand still as a two-minute siren sounds across Israel, marking Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror at the site of the Nova music festival massacre, in Re'im forest, near the Israel-Gaza border, April 21.

Iranian bot campaign targets Nova festival massacre survivors with severe online abuse, propaganda


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.

Democrats plan to have Donald Trump ‘murdered in jail,’ claims congresswoman

Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene claimed criminal cases being pursued against Trump were a ruse so that he could be murdered in jail.

 REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL candidate and former US president Donald Trump appears at a campaign rally in Georgia, earlier this month.

Protest ramming witness: 'He tried to run over an elderly woman'

Witness says suspect intentionally targeted elderly woman with his car during a protest for Gaza hostages, and continued to curse and spit at protestors during his arrest.


'ISIS is managed by Israeli intelligence': Ahmad Tibi 'likes' conspiracy theory

Haqiqatjou argues that in this terror attack on Russia, “it is likely that Israel's partner the CIA was involved. The US and Israel have a shared interest in destroying Russia."

AHMAD TIBI: When he [Netanyahu] says ‘Ahmad Tibi,’ he means Ahmad the Arab.

Kate, UK's Princess of Wales, sorry for 'any confusion' over edited photo

Kensington Palace said the photo had been taken by her husband, heir to the throne Prince William, last week.

 Britain's Prince William, and Kate, the Princess of Wales also known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, are presented with 3 teddy bears for their children during their visit to Outfit Moray, in Moray, Scotland, Britain November 2, 2023.

The antisemitic Oct. 7 denial hijacking social media and our safety - opinion

When weighing effective strategies to fight the current wave of Jew-hatred, consistently demanding social media accountability is crucial.

 The siblings of Israeli hostage Na’ama Levy speak during a Lights for Liberty event demanding the release of the remaining hostages held in Gaza, in Manhattan on December 13, 2023.

Israel needs Jewish lasers to beat Hezbollah – yes, we have one - opinion

I need those Jewish space lasers to be real. Because if Israel goes to war with Lebanon using the same methods we used in Gaza, we will lose. But Israelis have been working on just that.

 REP. MARJORIE TAYLOR GREEN (R – Georgia).