Extremist content creators spread conspiracy theories blaming Israel for Spain's migration crisis
The theories were sparked by scrutiny of a social media post made by Yair Netanyahu in 2019 and gained traction even after Spanish authorities ruled out any Moroccan interference
Assessment
The spread of these conspiracy theories shows how quickly fringe narratives can move from social media to mainstream political discourse, especially when they tap into existing anxieties about migration. The fact that Spanish authorities have already dismissed Moroccan interference has not stopped the theories from gaining traction, which suggests the claims are less about evidence and more about reinforcing pre-existing biases. The reference to Yair Netanyahu's 2019 post indicates that even old, unrelated content can be repurposed to fit a current crisis. Watch whether Spanish officials or fact-checking bodies issue formal rebuttals, as that could either deflate the theories or, conversely, amplify them further.