Far-Right Influencers Revive Antisemitic Trope Amid Israel-Iran Conflict

Amid rising tensions surrounding the Israel-Iran conflict, far-right figures like Tucker Carlson have been promoting antisemitic tropes falsely claiming that Jewish Americans avoid military service and manipulate the U.S. government into fighting wars for Israel. These narratives have been amplified through social media, often combining historic prejudices with misleading depictions of Jewish loyalties and influence, sparking significant concern. In contrast to unconditional political support for Israel, some Christian voices, such as author Owen Strachan, publicly affirm theological and national allegiances that prioritize America over foreign conflicts, advocating caution against unnecessary war involvement. Theologically, debates persist over whether biblical promises regarding Israel apply to the modern state or solely to the Jewish people as a covenant community, with voices warning against conflating divine covenant with contemporary political entities. Palestinian narratives are also emphasized in this discourse, challenging the notion that they are outsiders to the biblical story and urging recognition of their integral role in the region's history. Overall, the conversation reveals deep divisions in political, religious, and cultural perceptions of Israel, Judaism, and America's role in Middle Eastern conflicts.