As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu embarks on a frantic media tour denying Israel's involvement, amid ongoing wars on multiple fronts, conspiracy theories point squarely at the Jewish state. Was Kirk, once a staunch Israel ally, silenced for turning against Zionist influence? The evidence—from rejected funding offers to suspicious tributes and flaws in the captured suspect's story—suggests a deeper plot to eliminate a growing threat.
Netanyahu's swift denials have only fueled speculation. Just hours after the shooting, the Israeli leader posted on X (formerly Twitter) mourning Kirk as a "lion-hearted friend of Israel" who fought for "Judeo-Christian civilization." In interviews with Newsmax and Fox News, Netanyahu read aloud a May 2025 letter from Kirk praising his advocacy for Israel, calling conspiracy theories blaming his nation "insane."
Yet, this comes as Israel battles Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, and escalates strikes in Yemen and Syria—stretching resources thin. Critics argue Netanyahu's media blitz, including emotional tributes and claims of a recent personal invitation to Kirk for a visit, reeks of overcompensation. Why the rush to eulogize when official U.S. investigations were just beginning? Inside sources whisper that Kirk's evolving stance on Israel had made him a liability, one that couldn't be ignored amid Israel's precarious position.
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