Netanyahu Dismisses Israel Conspiracy Claims in Charlie Kirk Murder

Following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, antisemitic conspiracy theories blaming Israel for the assassination have surged on social media, with over 10,000 posts on X alone linking the incident to Israel, according to the Anti-Defamation League. Kirk, a vocal supporter of Israel, was mourned by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who strongly rejected the accusations, calling them "insane" and sarcastically dismissing claims that Israel orchestrated the killing. Netanyahu appeared on multiple media outlets to denounce the conspiracy theories as baseless and harmful, highlighting the long-standing history of antisemitic falsehoods and urging Americans to stand against such hatred. In a controversial statement on Fox News, Netanyahu suggested without evidence that "radical Islamists and ultra-progressives" were responsible for Kirk's death, framing it as part of a broader global problem of political violence. The FBI continues to search for the shooter, with no confirmed motive or suspect identified, while Netanyahu emphasized the need to fight both terrorism and ideological attacks. The online spread of conspiracy theories has been widely criticized for exploiting the tragedy and fueling antisemitism amid ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Israel.