This marks the first time a major American conservative influencer has publicly denounced Israel in such extreme terms, representing an unprecedented fracture in traditional right-wing support for Israel. The accusation of historical conspiracy (JFK assassination) combined with current policy criticism signals a new pattern of comprehensive delegitimization attempts from unexpected political quarters.
Candace Owens' Israel Attack Reveals Growing Right-Wing Division
📰 What Happened
Conservative commentator Candace Owens sparked controversy during an August 2025 appearance on Tucker Carlson's podcast by calling Israel a 'demonic nation' and accusing it of assassinating JFK. Owens claimed Israel is conducting a 'starvation campaign' and urged Jewish Americans to withdraw support. The comments drew immediate condemnation from faith leaders, including Dumisani Washington of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel, who called the rhetoric dangerous.
📖 Prophetic Significance
Owens' inflammatory rhetoric against Israel, combined with her massive conservative following, aligns with Zechariah's prophecy of all nations turning against Jerusalem. The specific accusation of Israel being 'demonic' echoes the prophesied spiritual deception where good is called evil. Her attempt to separate American Jews from Israel support parallels the prophetic pattern of isolation described in Zechariah 12:3. This represents a significant shift as conservative American voices, traditionally Israel's strongest defenders, begin joining the prophesied global opposition.