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.
 Rats (illustrative).

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


UN Rapporteur Albanese criticizes hostage rescue, shares conspiracy theories

Albanese appeared to reference rumors spread by Palestinian and anti-Israel sources that US special forces had aided in the operation. 

 Francesca Albanese, UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, attends a side event during the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, March 26, 2024.

Senior PA official claims that US humanitarian port is 'plot to expel Gazans,' 'annex Gaza'

Mahmoud Al-Habbash is chairman of the Supreme Council for Sharia Justice for the PA and Supreme Sharia Judge.

 Mahmoud al-Habbash

'Squad' member Rep. Bowman's past comments on Israel, Jews, conspiracy theories

“There’s still no evidence of beheaded babies or raped women but they [Israel] still keep using the lie for propaganda," said the congressman in November.

 U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) speaks prior to U.S. President Joe Biden delivering remarks on the federal government's debt limit during a visit to SUNY Westchester Community College Valhalla in Valhalla, New York, U.S., May 10, 2023.

Reported Soros funding of anti-Israel encampments sparks antisemitic conspiracy theories

Though these may be perceived as fringe and far-fetched theories, they appear to have gained ground in some more conventional media outlets.

 Billionaire investor George Soros arrives at the Schumpeter Award in Vienna, Austria June 21, 2019.

Democrats plan to have Donald Trump ‘murdered in jail,’ claims congresswoman

Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene claimed criminal cases being pursued against Trump were a ruse so that he could be murdered in jail.

 REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL candidate and former US president Donald Trump appears at a campaign rally in Georgia, earlier this month.

Protest ramming witness: 'He tried to run over an elderly woman'

Witness says suspect intentionally targeted elderly woman with his car during a protest for Gaza hostages, and continued to curse and spit at protestors during his arrest.


'ISIS is managed by Israeli intelligence': Ahmad Tibi 'likes' conspiracy theory

Haqiqatjou argues that in this terror attack on Russia, “it is likely that Israel's partner the CIA was involved. The US and Israel have a shared interest in destroying Russia."

AHMAD TIBI: When he [Netanyahu] says ‘Ahmad Tibi,’ he means Ahmad the Arab.

Kate, UK's Princess of Wales, sorry for 'any confusion' over edited photo

Kensington Palace said the photo had been taken by her husband, heir to the throne Prince William, last week.

 Britain's Prince William, and Kate, the Princess of Wales also known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, are presented with 3 teddy bears for their children during their visit to Outfit Moray, in Moray, Scotland, Britain November 2, 2023.

The antisemitic Oct. 7 denial hijacking social media and our safety - opinion

When weighing effective strategies to fight the current wave of Jew-hatred, consistently demanding social media accountability is crucial.

 The siblings of Israeli hostage Na’ama Levy speak during a Lights for Liberty event demanding the release of the remaining hostages held in Gaza, in Manhattan on December 13, 2023.

Israel needs Jewish lasers to beat Hezbollah – yes, we have one - opinion

I need those Jewish space lasers to be real. Because if Israel goes to war with Lebanon using the same methods we used in Gaza, we will lose. But Israelis have been working on just that.

 REP. MARJORIE TAYLOR GREEN (R – Georgia).