Charlie Kirk’s assassination on Tuesday has led to a wave of speculation and conspiracy theories, with a large number of social media users connecting the fatal incident to Israel, Mossad, and PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
The 31-year-old co-founder of Turning Point USA was killed when a sniper shot him with a bullet that pierced his neck. Kirk was addressing nearly 3,000 supporters at Utah Valley University in Orem. The FBI has described the incident as a “targeted political assassination.”
Why Is Israel Being Connected To The Killing Of Charlie Kirk?
Kirk was a known vocal supporter of Israel and a prominent ally of President Donald Trump.
Kirk was killed just a day after Israel violated Qatar’s airspace and attempted to assassinate Hamas leadership in Doha. Israeli aggression was condemned worldwide, with reports claiming that Trump was furious over Netanyahu.
Social media users, including some prominent voices with millions of followers, are now connecting the two incidents – Israeli strikes on Qatar and the killing of Charlie Kirk – claiming there is a possible connection.
I think Israel killed Charlie Kirk…
— Jackson Hinkle 🇺🇸 (@jacksonhinklle) September 11, 2025
Some commentators alleged Mossad may have engineered the assassination to deflect global scrutiny from Israel’s actions in the Middle East. Posts pointed to the sniper’s precision and the swift tribute from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who called Kirk a “friend of Israel.”
One account wrote, “Charlie Kirk was assassinated by Jews,” while another asked, “Does anyone not think Charlie Kirk was assassinated by Mossad?”
Conspiracy Theories Gain Traction
After the Utah shooting, Kirk’s past comments about Israel and the Epstein Files further fueled speculation. In 2024, he linked Jeffrey Epstein to Mossad, though he framed it within broader anti-corruption rhetoric rather than anti-Israel sentiment. A resurfaced post from conspiracy theorist Harrison Smith in August claimed Kirk feared Israel might kill him if he turned against them.
I’m not gonna name names, but I was told by someone close to Charlie Kirk that Charlie thinks Israel will kill him if he turns against them. https://t.co/X7xoY5kIuV
— Harrison H. Smith ✞ (@HarrisonHSmith) August 13, 2025
However, pro-Israeli voices have dismissed the Mossad theory as unsubstantiated, citing Kirk’s strong alignment with Israel and the logistical challenges of such an operation.
Who Shot Charlie Kirk?
FBI said it has recovered a bolt-action rifle in nearby woods believed to have been used in the attack. The weapon and three unfired rounds were allegedly engraved with expressions of transgender and antifascist ideology, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Social media users have questioned these claims, saying authorities are deflecting the narrative that Israel has killed Kirk.
Donald Trump and Netanyahu coordinated their messaging and posts to match during the Charlie Kirk assassination.
Both “leaders” have ties to individuals in the Jeffrey Epstein files, and would benefit from the case being buried away. Both had invested heavily into Kirk and his… pic.twitter.com/53XtJ9Fb3z
— Anonymous (@YourAnonCentral) September 11, 2025
Who Was Charlie Kirk?
Kirk, who was a close ally of President Trump, co-founded Turning Point USA at age 18.
He built it into the largest conservative youth organization in the country. He became a leading face of the MAGA movement, with Trump crediting him for helping bring younger and minority voters into the fold during the 2024 campaign.
resident Trump directly blamed the political left for the assassination, vowing vengeance. Meanwhile, extremist voices online spread antisemitic claims.
Also Read: Charlie Kirk Shot Dead: Full Timeline Of Utah Valley University Tragedy
Zubair Amin is a Senior Journalist at NewsX with over seven years of experience in reporting and editorial work. He has written for leading national and international publications, including Foreign Policy Magazine, Al Jazeera, The Economic Times, The Indian Express, The Wire, Article 14, Mongabay, News9, among others. His primary focus is on international affairs, with a strong interest in US politics and policy. He also writes on West Asia, Indian polity, and constitutional issues. Zubair tweets at zubaiyr.amin
