Exclusive: Jackson Hinkle Invited to speak at Terror-Tied "Media Conference" Coinciding with Hezbollah Leader's Funeral
Hinkle engaged with multiple terrorist entities during his trip to Lebanon, potentially violating American anti-terror laws
Jackson Hinkle, a social media figure notorious for promoting extremist narratives and hobnob with terrorists, is once again at the center of controversy—this time for his direct engagement with U.S.-designated terrorist organizations. Currently in Lebanon, Hinkle attended the funeral of former Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah, an event that served not merely as a memorial but as a propaganda platform for one of the world’s most dangerous terrorist groups.
But Hinkle’s presence wasn’t limited to passive observation. A Jewish Onliner investigation revealed that he was an invited speaker at a Hezbollah-linked media conference titled “Global Awakening and Palestine,” a gathering designed to “explore ways to counter the enemy’s cognitive warfare, build an international media network, and design effective strategies to expand the narrative of the Axis of Resistance globally.” It appears squarely aligned with the Iranian axis, given the attendees and outlets—or outlet—that covered it.
Al Mayadeen, a Hezbollah-affiliated outlet, was ostensibly the sole media entity to cover the conference, which, according to alleged leaked screenshots from a private Telegram channel posted on X by user Ben Hanan, aimed to “counter the enemy’s cognitive warfare, build an international media network, and design effective strategies to expand the narrative of the Axis of Resistance globally.”
Although the event wasn’t recorded, Al Mayadeen released a promotional video, during which the narrator stated that:
“The goal of this conference is to bring together influencers and content creators from around the world who came to Lebanon to participate in the grand funeral. They came from all over the world—especially from America and Europe, and from countries we are not used to hearing this narrative from. And this narrative, unfortunately, is written in blood, not in ink.”
The authenticity of the event invitation could not be verified. However, the date, listed speaker, and stated objectives in the document align with the details presented in the Al Mayadeen promotional video.
At the conference, Hinkle was seen seated next to Mazen Hiba, the head of the media center for Ansar Allah (the Houthis), another U.S.-designated terrorist organization.
Hinkle’s media appearances in Lebanon further solidify his support for terrorism. He gave an interview on Al Manar, Hezbollah’s official TV station—also designated by the U.S. government as a terrorist entity. He posted a photo of himself posing with a Hezbollah flag while wearing a headband reading “Towards a meeting with the shahadah (martyrdom)”—a term frequently glorifying those who die committing acts of terrorism.
In a separate interview with Al Mayadeen, Hinkle called attending the funeral “the honor of my life.” He further stated that:
“The truth is, the greatest enemy of the United States government is the American people. If we were all to rise up, like I think we should, they would have a very big problem on their hands.”
During that same interview, Hinkle referred to the U.S. as “the great Satan” and further declared solidarity with terrorist groups, calling Hezbollah, Hamas, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) his “brothers.”
Hinkle’s engagements with Hezbollah and the Houthis is on-brand for the social media influence, who just last week gave an extended interview to Hamas official Basem Naim, during which Hinkle expressed support for the terrorist organization’s strategy of hostage-taking.
Potential Legal Violations Under U.S. Counterterrorism Laws
Under 18 U.S.C. § 2339B, providing material support to a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) is a serious federal crime. While this typically includes financial aid or logistical support, U.S. courts have also recognized that ideological backing—such as public endorsements or amplifying a terrorist group’s messaging—can, in some cases, meet the threshold for criminal liability.
Key questions remain: Did Hinkle coordinate with Hezbollah operatives? Who funded his travel? Was he paid an honorarium for speaking at the Global Awakening and Palestine event or his appearance on Al Manar? None of these questions have been answered at the moment. That said, any direct coordination or facilitation could deepen his legal exposure.
Given the severity of these concerns, Hinkle’s actions likely warrant closer scrutiny by U.S. law enforcement.