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Two Instagram reels circulating widely online are promoting a hardcore antisemitic conspiracy theory, falsely portraying Jews as a hidden force behind U.S. power and accusing them of orchestrating the seizure of Venezuela’s oil.
Rather than engaging with foreign policy or geopolitics, the videos advance a familiar charge. Through carefully chosen visuals, Jewish music, and blunt symbolism, they recycle one of the oldest antisemitic narratives: that Jews operate behind governments, manipulate leaders, and profit from global conflict.
Presented as satire, the content strips that narrative of historical context and repackages it as entertainment — making it easier to consume, repeat, and normalize.
Satire as Cover for an Antisemitic Accusation
One reel shows Venezuelan oil barrels moving through a fortified industrial checkpoint. Armed soldiers stand watch as the barrels pass inspection. When they emerge, they are painted with the American flag.
Text appears on screen reading, “Venezuela is finally ‘free’… of its oil.” The quotation marks around free are deliberate. They signal mockery. Instead of liberation, the video suggests deception and theft.
The accompanying caption is written in Spanish. It implies that while the narrative may change, the objective never does, and alleges that U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to take control of Venezuela’s oil. The wording casts the situation as a recurring scheme rather than a political dispute.
In the background, the Hebrew folk song “Hava Nagila” plays. The music does not add context or advance an argument. Instead, it acts as a signal, reinforcing the idea that Jews are the hidden drivers of American power.
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From Implication to Open Accusation
The second reel removes any remaining ambiguity.
A man dressed as Uncle Sam, representing the United States, holds a bottle labeled as Venezuelan oil. The bottle initially bears the Venezuelan flag. He peels it off and replaces it with an American one. An Israeli flag is taped to his forehead. Once again, “Hava Nagila” plays in the background.
The Spanish caption escalates the conspiracy by invoking a supposed divine “promise” made thousands of years ago — a clear allusion to Jewish biblical claims regarding the Land of Israel. By transferring that concept onto Venezuelan oil, the post twists Jewish history and theology into a caricature, implying that Jews believe they are eternally entitled to seize land or resources anywhere. The reference to Israel serves as a sarcastic punchline, leaving little doubt about the intended target.
The accusation is unmistakable: Jews control U.S. leaders, direct American power, and exploit global conflict for material gain.
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Not a Policy Argument, but a Conspiracy Claim
Criticism of U.S. or Israeli foreign policy is legitimate. These videos are doing something else entirely. They assign secret control, rely on Jewish and Israeli symbolism, and use sound and imagery to portray Jews as omnipotent puppet masters. This narrative is not new. It is one of the most enduring and dangerous myths in antisemitic history.
Here, the music is not cultural reference or irony. It is accusation.
How Antisemitic Narratives Move From Power to Platforms
Antisemitic conspiracy narratives rarely emerge in isolation. For decades, political actors have used them to deflect responsibility during moments of crisis, shifting blame away from governance failures and toward imagined Jewish forces acting behind the scenes.
What these reels illustrate is how that same logic migrates into viral popular culture. On social media, complex conspiracies are reduced to symbols and cues, making them both easier to spread and harder to challenge.
Humor lowers defenses and satire masks intent. As a result, centuries-old antisemitic myths travel faster and reach broader audiences.
Similar conspiracy claims have also appeared in official rhetoric, with senior government figures in Venezuela publicly invoking “Zionist” forces to explain political and security crises — underscoring how these narratives move seamlessly between state messaging and viral media.
When Conspiracy Turns Into Incitement
By presenting antisemitic conspiracies as entertainment, content like this normalizes the idea that Jews secretly control global power. That normalization is not theoretical. History shows where such accusations lead.
This is not merely offensive speech. It is incitement through repetition and familiarity. When antisemitic lies are framed as jokes, memes, or satire, they become easier to accept and harder to confront.
CAM continues to monitor and expose online content that crosses the line from political expression into dangerous antisemitic conspiracy propaganda, particularly when it targets Jewish identity through coded imagery, sound, and symbolism.
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