A report by the Prevention and Abolition League on Friday highlighted the surge of reactions on social media following the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Since the violent incident involving the 31-year-old conservative activist on Wednesday, there have already been more than 10,000 posts on X linking the situation to Israel, as stated in the report.
Kirk, who co-founded the conservative group Turning Point USA, was a prominent advocate for young conservative men and a vocal supporter of Israel, often expressing his “love” for the country.
After a shooting incident at a Turning Point event held at a university in Utah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his sorrow over Kirk’s death, referring to him as “a friend of the Israeli lioness.”
Interestingly, a video clip circulating on social media shows Kirk reflecting on the backlash he received regarding questions about the Israeli government shortly before his death.
In some of these clips, he brushes off accusations of anti-Semitism connected to his support for “replacement theory,” which claims that Jews are attempting to replace white Americans with non-white immigrants.
In the hours following Kirk’s murder, some social media users, described as anti-women promoters, quickly tied the incident to Israel or labeled Jews as responsible.
Jackson Hinkle, a 25-year-old known for sharing pro-Putin viewpoints, posted that Kirk had once been loyal to Israel but grew fearful that “Israel would kill him,” leading him to criticize the nation.
His post claimed that “they say they’re not going to reveal the truth about who killed Charlie Kirk.”
That particular post gained a significant amount of traction, with over 10 million views and more than 200,000 likes.
Some social media comments suggested that Kirk’s growing criticism of Israel led to a conspiracy involving Israel and Jewish organizations regarding his murder.
Kirk himself had once mentioned in an August 13 post that there were over 10 million people who believed he would be harmed by Israel if he continued opposing it.
This theory was echoed by Infowars’ host Harrison Smith, who didn’t provide any specific sources for his claims.
Others referenced the Kirk platform hosted by comedian Dave Smith, known for his critical stance on Israel.
In July, Kirk participated in a discussion with Smith and another commentator at the Turning Point USA Summit on Israel.
A few posts insinuated that there was a conspiracy involving Israel and the U.S. government to assassinate Kirk to instill fear against Muslims, noting that the event’s filming happened just a day before the September 11 anniversary.
Such anti-Semitic conspiracy theories have risen after notable tragedies, suggesting unprecedented threats to the Jewish community.
In recent incidents, including a firefighting attack in Boulder, Colorado, and the murder of a couple outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C., there have been rising concerns.
Kirk co-founded Turning Point USA back in 2012, and surprisingly, numerous anti-Semitic posts remained visible on X as of Friday.
Attorneys for X and its owner Elon Musk have not responded to requests for comments.
Several platforms led by Musk have loosened their content moderation policies, especially around hate speech, arguing that such restrictions infringe on free speech.
In a statement, X indicated it would continue to fight against violence and censorship, promoting what they call “truth and open dialogue for everyone.”
