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After Charlie Kirk’s assassination, conspiracy theorists rushed to blame Israel and the Mossad, despite police identifying Utah man Tyler Robinson as the shooter.
Antisemitic commentator Candace Owens, pro-Palestinian activist Dr. Rahmeh Aladwan, and others pushed the same baseless trope that blames Israel for everything from 9/11 to ISIS attacks. Fact-checkers and law enforcement have confirmed there is zero evidence linking Israel to the crime. U.S. officials report that some of these conspiracy claims are amplified by foreign actors, including Russia, China, and pro-Iranian groups, to smear Israel and sow division inside the U.S. conservative base.Evidence from the investigation shows Robinson acted alone, driven by personal and political grievances, not by any foreign agency. These conspiracy theories recycle old antisemitic narratives, weaponizing tragedy to turn a clear case of political violence into propaganda.
Long answer
After Charlie Kirk’s assassination, a wave of antisemitic and anti-Israel conspiracy theories erupted online. Despite police identifying Utah man Tyler Robinson as the shooter, agitators rushed to blame Israel and the Mossad. Fact-checkers and law enforcement confirm there is zero evidence linking Israel to the killing. Some of these fabrications are being pushed by foreign disinformation networks aiming to inflame U.S. divisions.
Antisemitic commentator Candace Owens amplified baseless claims, suggesting shadowy Israeli involvement. Pro-Palestinian NHS doctor Rahmeh Aladwan, already facing a tribunal over extremist remarks, falsely blamed Mossad for the crime. Daniel Haqiqatjou, founder of the Islamist website Muslim Skeptic, insinuated Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered Kirk’s assassination. Ian Carroll, host of The Ian Carroll Show, broadcast a similar accusation, recycling old “Jews did it” myths.
Pro-Hezbollah influencer Jackson Hinkle used his platform to hint that Israel orchestrated the attack. Pro-Palestinian journalist Sulaiman Ahmed claimed an “inside source” proved Israeli responsibility, but offered no evidence. All these narratives ignore the facts uncovered by investigators: Robinson acted alone, driven by personal and political grievances, not by any foreign agency.
These conspiracy theories echo centuries-old antisemitic libels, from medieval blood libels to modern “Zionist plot” tropes. Analysts say such lies aim to delegitimize Israel while weaponizing a tragedy against Jewish communities. ABC News reported that Russian, Chinese, and pro-Iranian media amplify these lies to deepen rifts inside the U.S. conservative movement.
This campaign of disinformation distorts a clear case of domestic political violence. It erases the real danger posed by lone-actor extremists. It also fuels harassment of Jews and Israelis, who become scapegoats for every crisis. Blaming Mossad or Israel for an attack with no evidence isn’t journalism or activism, it’s hate propaganda.
