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Khazars

Khazars were a group of Eastern European non-Jews who allegedly converted to Judaism in the eighth century. Some antisemites believe that modern Jews are descended from those Khazars, rather than from the ancient Israelites described in the Bible. This theory aims to dispute the legitimacy of those who practice Judaism today, undermining both the religious tenets of Judaism and Jews' historical connection to the land of Israel. Some antisemties refer to Jews as the "Khazarian Mafia." Some have associated the Khazars with ISIS and others have even claimed that the Khazarian Mafia is responsible for 9/11.

This database provides an overview of many of the terms and individuals used by or associated with movements and groups that subscribe to and/or promote extremist or hateful ideologies.

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Resistance News Network (RNN)

Resistance News Netw…

Resistance News Network (RNN) is a radical antisemitic, anti-Zionist English-language Telegram channel that promotes violence against Israel and anti-normalization with “Zionists.” RNN first appeared on Telegram in October 2022. As of October 2023, RNN has claimed that... Read more

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Stop Zionist Hate

Stop Zionist Hate

Stop Zionist Hate (SZH) is an online network that uses its influence, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), to promote extreme anti-Israel and anti-Zionist views. Frequently, the network elevates hateful tropes about Jews and Zionists, including posts that... Read more

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Inverted Red Triangle

Inverted Red Triangl…

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Numbers / Symbols Antisemitism
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Scott McKay

Scott McKay

Scott McKay, also known as “Patriot Streetfighter,” is an antisemitic QAnon influencer and radio show host who regularly promotes conspiracy theories about the Khazarian mafia. McKay frequently travels across the United States to speak at various far-right... Read more

People Antisemitism
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