Writing by Dr. Dannielle Blumenthal

Courtesy of Lauren Witzke. Debunk by Grok AI.

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Irgun Terrorism

The Irgun (full name: Irgun Zvai Leumi) was a Zionist paramilitary group active in British Mandate Palestine from 1931 to 1948. It carried out attacks against British forces and Arab targets, which were classified as terrorism by British authorities, MI5, and others. For example, MI5 labeled Irgun activities as terrorism, and the group was condemned by the 1946 Zionist Congress. Irgun leader Menachem Begin (later Israeli PM) argued they avoided civilian casualties and targeted military sites, differentiating them from “terrorists.” However, actions like bombings resulted in civilian deaths. This is historical fact, not a conspiracy—it’s part of the pre-Israel independence struggle. Debunk: No evidence of a modern “Irgun revival” or ongoing operations; it’s defunct since Israel’s founding. 0 1

The Lavon Affair

This was a 1954 Israeli false-flag operation (Operation Susannah) where Israeli agents recruited Egyptian Jews to bomb British and American targets in Egypt, aiming to blame Muslim Brotherhood extremists and strain Egypt-U.S./UK relations. It failed, leading to arrests and executions. Named after Defense Minister Pinhas Lavon, who resigned. Israel initially denied but later admitted it. It’s a verified intelligence failure, not a myth. Debunk: While often cited in anti-Israel narratives, it’s not evidence of a global conspiracy—similar ops have been run by many nations (e.g., U.S. in Iran 1953). No link to broader “Zionist world domination” theories. 4 7

Bombing of King David Hotel

On July 22, 1946, Irgun bombed the King David Hotel in Jerusalem, a British administrative and military HQ, killing 91 (including British, Arabs, Jews) and injuring 45. Irgun claimed they warned the hotel (via calls to the hotel, French Consulate, and media), but British officials disputed this or ignored it as “bluff.” It was condemned as terrorism by UK PM Clement Attlee and others. Part of the anti-British insurgency. Debunk: Not a “false flag”—Irgun openly claimed it. While tragic, it’s contextualized as resistance against colonial rule, similar to other independence movements. No evidence of hidden motives beyond pressuring Britain to leave Palestine. 0 1 3 5 6 8 9

The USS Liberty (Israeli Attack on American Ship)

In 1967 during the Six-Day War, Israeli forces attacked the U.S. Navy ship USS Liberty, killing 34 and injuring 171. Israel apologized, claiming mistaken identity (thinking it was Egyptian). The U.S. accepted this, paid compensation, and joint inquiries concluded it was an accident due to fog of war. Conspiracy theories allege intentional attack to hide war crimes or draw U.S. into the war. Debunk: No conclusive evidence of intent; U.S. investigations (e.g., NSA reports) found errors on both sides. Theories often rely on circumstantial claims, but official U.S. stance remains “tragic mistake.” Not linked to broader plots. 2 4

The Dotan Affair

In the 1980s-90s, Israeli Brig. Gen. Rami Dotan conspired with U.S. firm General Electric execs to divert $40M+ in U.S. military aid to Israel for unauthorized projects via bribes and laundering. Dotan was sentenced to 13 years in Israel; GE paid $69M in fines. Linked to Harold Katz, who had ties to other scandals. Israel called it a “rogue operation.” Debunk: Real corruption case, but not evidence of systemic Israeli control over U.S. aid—similar scandals occur in many alliances. No proven link to Pollard despite speculation. 10 18 19

Steve Rosen Cocktail Napkin

Refers to the 2004-2005 AIPAC espionage scandal. AIPAC lobbyist Steve Rosen allegedly received classified U.S. info on Iran from Pentagon analyst Larry Franklin and wrote it on a cocktail napkin during a meeting. Passed to Israeli diplomats? Charges dropped in 2009 due to free speech concerns. Debunk: Not a full-blown spy ring; case highlighted lobbying gray areas but lacked evidence of broader conspiracy. Often exaggerated in anti-Israel theories. 11 15

Fake Control Room Dimona

During 1960s U.S. inspections of Israel’s Dimona nuclear facility, Israel allegedly built a fake control room to conceal weapons development. Reported in books like “The Samson Option” by Seymour Hersh. Environmental samples later detected U.S.-sourced uranium near Dimona. Debunk: Plausible based on declassified docs, but not “fake” in a theatrical sense—more deception in inspections. Israel’s nuclear ambiguity is policy, not unique (e.g., similar to Pakistan). 17

The Apollo Affair

Also known as the NUMEC affair: In the 1960s, 200-600 lbs of enriched uranium went missing from a U.S. plant in Apollo, PA, owned by Zalman Shapiro (with Israeli ties). CIA suspected diversion to Israel’s nuclear program via Mossad/LAKAM. Linked to Rafi Eitan (Pollard handler). Debunk: Strong circumstantial evidence, but no smoking gun; FBI/CIA investigations inconclusive. Not proven as direct theft, though it fueled Israel’s undeclared nukes. 17

Mossad JFK Sandler

Unclear phrasing—possibly “Mossad JFK assassination” with “Sandler” a typo (e.g., for “handler” or unrelated). Conspiracy theories claim Mossad killed JFK over opposition to Israel’s nukes (e.g., in Michael Collins Piper’s book). Debunk: No credible evidence; mainstream investigations (Warren Commission) point to Lee Harvey Oswald alone. Theories rely on speculation, ignored by most historians. Links to figures like Jack Ruby (Jewish) are coincidental. Pure conjecture. 23 22 21 29

Kosher Nostra

Slang for Jewish-American organized crime in the early 20th century (e.g., Meyer Lansky, Bugsy Siegel). Analogous to “Mafia.” Real historical syndicates existed, involved in gambling/bootlegging. Debunk: Not a unified “Jewish mafia” today; term is often anti-Semitic trope implying eternal conspiracy. Most dissolved post-WWII. 20

Epstein Mossad

Theories claim Jeffrey Epstein ran a blackmail ring for Mossad via Ghislaine Maxwell (whose father Robert had Mossad ties). Based on books like Ari Ben-Menashe’s claims. Epstein’s “suicide” fuels suspicion. Debunk: Speculative; no hard evidence of Mossad ops. Epstein was a financier/sex trafficker; links to intel (e.g., CIA/Mossad) are unproven. Often tied to anti-Semitic “control” narratives. 20 21 22 24 25 27 29

Jonathan Pollard

U.S. Navy analyst convicted in 1985 of spying for Israel (passing classified docs). Israel denied at first but admitted in 1998; called “rogue op.” Pollard served 30 years, paroled 2015, moved to Israel. Debunk: Real case strained U.S.-Israel ties, but not part of a vast network. U.S. intel-sharing resumed; Pollard seen as overzealous, not mastermind. 10 11 12 14 15 16

Dancing Israelis Urban Moving

On 9/11, five Israelis (working for Urban Moving Systems) were arrested in NJ after witnesses reported them filming/photographing the attacks and appearing celebratory (“dancing”). FBI investigated; they failed lie detectors but were deported. Conclusion: Spying on Arabs, no 9/11 foreknowledge. Company was a Mossad front per some sources. Debunk: No evidence of 9/11 involvement; FBI cleared them. Conspiracy claims (e.g., Israel did 9/11) lack proof, often anti-Semitic. 13 26 28

Israeli Art Students

In 2000-2001, ~200 Israeli “art students” (many with military/intel backgrounds) approached U.S. officials, raising spy ring suspicions (e.g., near DEA offices). DEA/FBI probed; some deported. Theories link to 9/11 surveillance. Debunk: Likely mix of visa overstays and low-level intel gathering, not 9/11 plot. No direct evidence; media hype (e.g., Fox News) retracted or denied by officials. 12 26 28

Project New American Century (PNAC)

1997 neoconservative think tank (members: Cheney, Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz). Advocated U.S. global dominance post-Cold War. Debunk: Real group, but not a “cabal”—public policy org. Often mislinked to 9/11 as “inside job” planners. 26

New Pearl Harbor

PNAC’s 2000 report said transforming U.S. military would be slow “absent some catastrophic and catalyzing event—like a new Pearl Harbor.” Post-9/11, conspiracy theorists claim it predicted/planned attacks. Debunk: Metaphor for needed shock; no evidence of foreknowledge. Common in policy docs (e.g., similar phrases pre-9/11). 26 28

Douglas Feith Doctored Intel

As Undersecretary of Defense (2001-2005), Feith’s office (Policy Counter Terrorism Evaluation Group) allegedly cherry-picked Iraq intel to link Saddam to al-Qaeda/WMDs, bypassing CIA. Criticized in Senate reports. Debunk: Real accusations of bias (e.g., by Gen. Tommy Franks calling Feith “stupidest guy”), but not “doctored” in forgery sense—more selective analysis. Part of Iraq War debates, not unique conspiracy. 23

Larry Franklin

Pentagon analyst in AIPAC case; pleaded guilty to passing classified info to AIPAC/Israel in 2005. Sentenced to 12 years (reduced). Debunk: Espionage-lite; charges against AIPAC dropped. Not a vast spy ring—lobbying overreach. 11 15 25

Trotsky Real Last Name

Leon Trotsky (1879-1940) was born Lev Davidovich Bronstein. Changed name in 1902 for revolutionary work. Debunk: Common for revolutionaries (e.g., Stalin was Dzhugashvili). Often used in anti-Semitic tropes implying “hidden Jewish identity” plot—no conspiracy, just pseudonym. 23

Rothschilds Balfour Declaration

The 1917 Balfour Declaration (UK support for Jewish homeland) was addressed to Lord Walter Rothschild, a Zionist leader. Rothschild family lobbied for it. Debunk: Real influence via diplomacy/banking, but not “control”—declaration was geopolitical (WWI strategy). Conspiracy theories (e.g., “Rothschild owns Israel”) are baseless anti-Semitic myths. 23

Ben Freedman 1961 Speech

Benjamin Freedman, a Jewish businessman turned anti-Zionist, gave a 1961 speech claiming WWI/II were Zionist plots, Jews caused U.S. entry, etc. Debunk: Fringe views, riddled with inaccuracies (e.g., exaggerating Jewish influence). Often cited in Holocaust denial circles; lacks historical support. 16 23

Israel Pegasus

Pegasus is spyware by Israeli firm NSO Group, sold to governments (including Israel) for targeting terrorists/journalists. Used in scandals like hacking activists. Debunk: Real tool, but NSO is private (with Israeli export controls). Not “Mossad exclusive”—sold globally; abuses criticized, but not a grand surveillance conspiracy. 20

Spy Devices DC Israel

In 2019, reports claimed IMSI-catchers (“Stingrays”) near White House were linked to Israel for eavesdropping. DHS/FBI investigated; Israel denied. Debunk: Unresolved, but devices are common (used by many nations). No confirmed Israeli op; could be domestic or other foreign. 11 25

Leo Frank ADL Guilty

In 1913, Leo Frank (Jewish factory manager) was convicted of murdering Mary Phagan in Atlanta; sentenced to death, commuted, then lynched by mob. ADL founded in response to anti-Semitism in trial. Modern reviews suggest Frank’s guilt debatable (possible antisemitic bias, new evidence points to another). Debunk: Conviction stood, but lynching was hate crime. “Guilty” claims often anti-Semitic; ADL fights bigotry, not “cover-up.” 23

The Romance of a People Video

Refers to a 1933 Chicago World’s Fair pageant/film promoting Jewish history/Zionism. Spectacle with 3,500 performers. Debunk: Cultural event, not propaganda “plot.” Obscure; sometimes cited in conspiracies as “Zionist indoctrination”—just historical artifact. 23

Overall Debunk: These terms often fuel anti-Semitic theories (e.g., “Jewish control” via Mossad, finance, intel). While some events are real (spying, scandals), they don’t prove a unified conspiracy. Espionage happens between allies (e.g., U.S. spies on Israel too). For balance, sources like Wikipedia, ADL, and critical outlets show most grand claims lack evidence.