The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Why is Tucker Carlson spreading antisemitic tropes?
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Feb 23, 2026 Lazar Berman, diplomatic correspondent focused on Middle East affairs, breaks down U.S.-Iran tensions and upcoming Geneva talks. He outlines Gaza reconstruction pledges, troop contributions, and debates over Hamas demilitarization. He also explains why Tucker Carlson is amplifying antisemitic tropes and who his remarks resonate with.
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Carlson Uses Classic Antisemitic Tropes
- Tucker Carlson repeatedly deploys classic antisemitic tropes to question Jewish legitimacy and Israeli motives.
- Lazar Berman links Carlson's claims about "blood guilt" and Khazar origins to long-standing religious and racial attacks used to delegitimize Jews.
Pattern Of Deliberate Provocation
- Carlson's rhetoric is deliberate and tailored to his audience, not accidental slip-ups.
- Berman compares Carlson's current statements to past incidents, showing a pattern of intentional provocation that his followers amplify.
Violence Claim Mixed With Theological Accusation
- Carlson framed Israel as "the most violent country on earth" and suggested Netanyahu believes in "blood guilt" as a motive against his family.
- Berman shows this mixes theological judgement with conspiratorial accusation, lacking evidence but resonating with listeners.