Disinformation Network Exploits Charlie Kirk's Murder to Push Antisemitic Conspiracies
Pro-Kremlin and pro-Hamas influencers weaponized the assassination of Charlie Kirk to spread antisemitic conspiracy theories across social media platforms, potentially reaching 6.5 billion views
The shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, has triggered a sophisticated disinformation operation that rapidly exploited Kirk’s murder for propaganda purposes.
A comprehensive social media analysis conducted by a Jewish Onliner found that posts containing both "Charlie" and "Israel" generated 1.8 million posts, 18 million engagements, and reached 6.5 billion potential views between September 10-13, indicating widespread weaponization of Kirk's death within just three days. Among the top influencers pushing these claims have been ones in the pro-Kremlin, pro-Assad, and pro-Hamas social media orbit.
Key Propagandists Drive Narrative Spread
Among the top influencers identified in amplifying this narrative include Jackson Hinkle, a pro-Kremlin propagandist with documented ties to U.S.-designated terror groups. Hinkle, who notably attended former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's funeral in Lebanon and has maintained direct contact with Hamas leaders and Houthis, has leveraged his substantial online following to spread the narrative.
Syrian Girl, whose real name is Maram Susli, represents another key node in the disinformation network. The Australian-based influencer is recognized as an ardent pro-Assad and pro-Kremlin propagandist, consistently promoting content aligned with Russian and Syrian government interests.
Dr. Anastasia Maria Loupis, a physician from Copenhagen, Denmark, who regularly promotes antisemitic narratives, has also played a significant role in amplifying the false narrative surrounding Kirk's murder.
Hasan Piker has also contributed to the broader anti-Israel atmosphere surrounding the incident. The popular Twitch streamer, who commands over 2.9 million followers, has previously made content praising U.S.-designated terror groups including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. Piker has also stated that "America deserved 9/11" and denied reports of mass rapes committed by Hamas during the October 7th attacks.
Piker reposted a video of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu being interviewed on NewsMax. When Netanyahu was asked about online conspiracies suggesting Israel was behind Kirk's killing, the Prime Minister called such theories "insane" and compared them to historical blood libels against Jews.
Piker's repost included the comment "that's a weird thing to say," appearing to subtly suggest that Israel was potentially involved in some way, further amplifying suspicion around the conspiracy theory.
Past History of Artificial Amplification Exposed
A 2024 report by disinformation detection firm Cyabra has exposed the artificial nature of much of the engagement surrounding popular antisemitic influencers.
The analysis found that an average of 25% of users interacting with popular anti-Israel influencers on platform X are fake accounts, with a quarter of these fraudulent profiles created after October 7, 2023. Specific analysis of Hinkle's account found that 40% of the users that engaged with his content were fake.
