• CANARY MISSION SPECIAL INVESTIGATION:
    THE FAR-RIGHT NETWORK BEHIND CORONAVIRUS ANTI-SEMITISM


    Exposing The Leading Players Responsible For Creating And Spreading Coronavirus Anti-Semitism And Their Plans To Incite Hatred And Violence Against Jews


    Release Date: 10 June 2020
  • KEY FINDINGS
  • 1. 

    The individuals in this report are responsible for a large proportion of online coronavirus anti-Semitism.

    2. 

    It’s not just coronavirus anti-Semitism—the individuals in this report have a long history of inciting hatred and violence against Jews.

    3. 

    The Pittsburgh and Poway synagogue shooters echoed the same anti-Semitic hatred online as 18 individuals in this report.

    4. 

    The same individuals who are responsible for coronavirus anti-semitism are also responsible for spreading the conspiracy theory that Jews are the organizing force behind the rioting in response to the murder of George Floyd.

  • 5. 

    The most prevalent form of coronavirus anti-Semitism is the conspiracy theory that the “Jewish-controlled government” is exploiting the virus to serve Jewish interests — 19 of 26 (73%).

    6. 

    The most prevalent form of general anti-Semitism is the spreading of classic anti-Semitic conspiracy theories - 26 of 26 (100%).

    7. 

    Far-right content has a broad reach. While it is primarily being spread on their own platforms, YouTube continues to be a platform for coronavirus anti-Semitism.