THE JFK FILES: A Resurgence of Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories
The March 18th release of the long-awaited John F. Kennedy (JFK) files set off a familiar chain reaction of conspiracy theories: Blaming Jews. As declassified documents became publicly available, some antisemites used them to recycle hateful tropes. These included sweeping, false claims that “the Jews” assassinated JFK… illustrating once again that on social media, it’s not evidence that spreads fastest, it’s misinformation – with Jews as the target.
The Potomac River Mid-Air Collision: How Jews Became the Unwarranted Scapegoats Online
This tragic plane crash, which left no survivors, has led to a rise in scapegoating of Jews, as antisemites take advantage of the incident to hold Jews responsible. In the wake of such events, social media has become a breeding ground for hate, where baseless accusations and antisemitic sentiment have spread quickly.
New Orleans Terror Attack Spawns Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories
Antisemites wasted no time in blaming Jewish people for the New Orleans terror attack, turning the horrific incident into an anti-Jewish, conspiracy-fueled hate fest.
Who Is Jacob Rothschild, and What Is the Rothschild Conspiracy Theory?
After the recent passing of Lord Jacob Rothschild, CyberWell identified that online antisemitic posts about the famous Jewish-British banking family spiked significantly, with posts comparing Lord Rothschild to Satan spiking by 5,400% alone! We explain the top narratives spreading online.
A New Antisemitic COVID-19 Conspiracy Theory by RFK Jr.
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. claimed COVID specifically spared Ashkenazi Jews, setting off a social media storm of antisemitic conspiracy theories.
Jewish People Take the Blame for Violent Protests in France
After police fatally shot a 17-year-old in a Paris suburb, France erupted in violent protests — and Jewish people took the blame for orchestrating the chaos and destruction.
The Rothschild-OceanGate Conspiracy Theory
After the OceanGate submersible imploded, conspiracy theorists were quick to link Jewish people to the tragedy in hateful social media posts.
Amid Coronation Festivities, Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories Target the British Royal Family
We take a closer look at the conspiracy theories surrounding the British royal family as King Charles III is officially crowned as the British monarch on May 6th, 2023.
