Conspiracy theories

‘Stolen rain’ returns? Scientists dismantle viral Iran–Turkey theory

As fighting escalated and air corridors were restricted, social media posts alleged that cloud seeding aircraft used by the US and its allies had been grounded, causing “stolen” rains to return.

People pray for rain following a drought crisis at Imamzadeh Saleh shrine in Tehran, Iran, November 14, 2025.
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Israel engineered 'special' rats to attack Palestinians in Gaza, radical Fatah officials claim

Dan Bilzerian was asked during a TMZ interview about referring to Rep. Randy Fine as a "fat Jew."

Dan Bilzerian wants to ‘kill Israelis,' thinks Judaism is ‘terrible,’ and is running for Congress

A still from AZAPAC's launch video, during which its founder, Michael Rectenwald, called pro-Israel politicians "puppets" whose "strings are pulled by donors loyal to the modern nation state of Israel."

A new anti-Zionist PAC has endorsed candidates who believe Jews were behind 9/11


Joe Kent’s resignation revealed what was in clear sight - opinion

Washington is outraged at Joe Kent, but his history was always clear; the real story is who enabled him and why it’s now being ignored.

Joe Kent, who is running for Washington's 3rd congressional district, delivers a speech during a rally in support of defendants being prosecuted in the January 6 attack on the Capitol, in Washington, US, September 18, 2021.

Scratching the surface: When narratives outpace the facts in Middle East coverage

Join Breaking news desk manager Shir Perets as she debunks false claims about Israel in her new series, Scratching the Surface.

An illustrative picture of President Donald Trump with a backdrop of the Jerusalem's old city.

Netanyahu posts video debunking Iranian conspiracy theory claiming he was killed in strike

He followed this by urging the Israeli public to stay near sheltered areas even as they go outside, and that the public’s strength “gives him, the government, the IDF, and the Mossad strength.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits an air force base in southern Israel on March 5, 2026.

Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens turn controversy into media attention - opinion

As anti-Israel conspiracies spread, Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens are gaining attention at the cost of their reputations.

Political commentator Tucker Carlson speaks during a memorial service for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, U.S., September 21, 2025

Mossad dentists plant chips in teeth? What I learned reading Iranian media - analysis

Facts are bent, shuffled, or buried under spectacle. And aside from the occasional quote from us at the Post, this ecosystem has lately produced some of the wildest conspiracy theories in years.

 An illustration of misinformation being spread on the internet

Tucker Carlson’s controversial views: Iran, Israel, and the Temple Mount conspiracy - opinion

His lastest show, 'War Update: Israel’s True Motives, Potential False Flags, and Oncoming Global Crisis,' contained some rather unique commentary.

 Tucker Carlson speaking with attendees at the 2020 Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Tommy Robinson is writing for Jerusalem Post, and that makes some people uncomfortable - opinion

When journalism abandons the debate over ideas and focuses instead on policing who is permitted to speak, the search for truth quietly gives way to the enforcement of acceptable opinion.

Tommy Robinson wears a UTK logo ("Unite The Kingdom") on his clothes as he is seen at a rally in solidarity with protesters in Iran on January 11, 2026 in London, England.

Candace Owens fuels controversy with 'false flag' claims targeting Israel, US conservatives

Candace Owens fuels controversy with new 'false flag' conspiracy claims, accusing Israel of orchestrating global events and invoking antisemitic rhetoric.

Conservative talk show host Candace Owens speaks during at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, US February 25, 2022.

'Israel is evil, genocidal': Ana Kasparian doubles down in anti-Zionist X thread

Israel is "about to drag us into another war [with Iran], and all we hear from Israelis and their braindead supporters is 'ANTISEMITE' if you disagree with Israel's agenda," Kasparian wrote.

Ana Kasparian speaks at the 2019 Politicon, Nashville, Tennessee; illustrative.

How the Epstein affair is fueling a new wave of antisemitic conspiracies - opinion

The way Jeffrey Epstein's crimes are being exploited today fits into a growing conspiratorial and antisemitic drift.

A carnival float depicts late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein with bat wings, during the traditional "Rosenmontag" Rose Monday carnival parade in Duesseldorf, Germany, February 16, 2026.