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Tucker Carlson’s Brother Suggests Australia Terror Attack Was a False Flag Operation, Mocks Victim
Tucker Carlson speaks at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, Oct. 21, 2025. Photo: Gage Skidmore/ZUMA Press Wire via Reuters Connect
The brother of prominent right-wing pundit Tucker Carlson suggested on social media that Sunday’s terrorist attack that killed 15 people at a Jewish celebration in Australia was a false flag operation, mocking one of the more than 40 others who were injured during the mass shooting.
Two gunmen opened fire on the crowd gathering at Bondi Beach in Sydney to celebrate the first night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, murdering a child, a rabbi, and a Holocaust survivor among a dozen other civilians.
Buckley Carlson took to social media to comment on the antisemitic massacre, insinuating that victim’s injuries were faked and key details were fabricated. He reposed a comment which claimed that “Zionist networks and intelligence staged shooting incidents,” described the attack in Syndey as “theater,” and argued and that the terrorism will become pretext for new speech restrictions regarding antisemitism. The reposted comment also suggested that human rights attorney Arsen Ostrovsky, who was shot in the head during the attack, fabricated his injuries for attention.
“When your ego betrays the Op,” Carlson posted. “‘Get out of the frame, Arsen!’”
“You really are a sick person,” Ostrovsky wrote back.
Carlson retorted, raising additional doubts regarding the legitimacy of the terrorist attack.
When your ego betrays the Op. “Get out of the frame, Arsen!” https://t.co/3w9wQuHi3F
— Buckley Carlson (@buckleycarlson) December 14, 2025
Let’s just condemn the lying, James. pic.twitter.com/pvFaozuSbe
— Buckley Carlson (@buckleycarlson) December 14, 2025
Within hours of the shooting, a wave of misinformation spread across fringe forums as well as major platforms such as X and Facebook. Online antisemitism monitors documented a surge in baseless accusations aimed at obscuring the reality of the attack, including claims that the event was staged or orchestrated by intelligence services. Misinformation experts have warned that false flag allegations, claims that real-world violent events are staged by governments or intelligence agencies, often proliferate after high-profile tragedies.
Carlson’s brother, Tucker, has sparked controversy over the past two years for spreading a relentless barrage of anti-Israel and antisemitic conspiracies on his popular podcast. Carlson, a former Fox News host who now hosts a podcast, has questioned Hamas’s status as a terrorist group and hosted guests who have minimized historical atrocities, including the Holocaust, without pushing back against their claims. He has falsely and repeatedly accused Israel of committing a “genocide” in Gaza, argued that the Jewish state oppresses Christians, and insinuated that Jews were responsible for killing Jesus.
Carlson has further suggested that Zionism is oppositional to “Western values” and that Israel’s policies are tantamount to “collective punishment.” The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), the official news agency of the state of Iran, has published articles highlighting Carlson’s comments.
Notably, during an appearance at a recent forum in Qatar, Carlson publicly announced that he would be purchasing a home in Doha. The announcement drew backlash, with critics pointing out that Hamas leaders live in Qatar and that the country regularly uses slave labor.
Carlson’s prominence within the US conservative movement has provoked significant alarm, with many right-leaning Jews concerned that his influence could lead to greater levels of antisemitism within the Republican Party. US Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) has called on his party to repudiate Carlson.
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Some Tankers Cross Strait of Hormuz Before Shots Fired, Ship-Tracking Data Shows
A satellite image shows the ship movement at the Strait of Hormuz on April 17, 2026, in Space. EUROPEAN UNION/COPERNICUS SENTINEL-2/Handout via REUTERS
More than a dozen tankers, including three sanctioned vessels, passed through the Strait of Hormuz after a 50-day blockade was lifted on Friday, shipping data showed, before Iran reimposed restrictions on Saturday and fired at some vessels.
Reopening the strait is key for Gulf producers to resume full oil and gas supplies to the world, and end what the International Energy Agency has called the worst-ever supply disruption.
US President Donald Trump said on Friday Iran had agreed to open the strait, while Iranian officials said they wanted the US to fully lift its blockade of Iranian tankers.
Western shipping companies cautiously welcomed the announcements but said more clarity was needed, including on the presence of sea mines, before their vessels could transit.
IRAN RESUMES RESTRICTIONS
The ships that passed through the strait on Friday and Saturday via Iranian waters south of Larak island were mainly older, non-Western-owned vessels and included four sanctioned ships, according to ship-tracking data.
Iran arranged passage for a limited number of oil tankers and commercial ships following prior agreements in negotiations, a spokesperson for Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said.
Other ships have been seen approaching the strait and turning back as Iran said it would maintain strict controls as long as the US continues its blockade of Iranian ports.
The UK Navy reported on Saturday that Iranian gunboats fired at some ships attempting to cross the strait.
Some merchant vessels received radio messages from Iran’s navy saying the strait was shut again and that no ships were allowed to pass, shipping sources said on Saturday.
Ship-tracking data showed five vessels loaded with liquefied natural gas from Ras Laffan in Qatar approaching the strait on Saturday morning.
No LNG cargoes have transited the waterway since the US-Israeli war with Iran began on February 28.
Hundreds of ships have been stuck in the Gulf since the conflict started and Tehran closed the strait, forcing Gulf oil and gas producers to sharply cut production.
Top producers such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iraq and Kuwait say they need steady tanker flows and unrestricted passage through the strait to resume normal export operations.
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Trump Greenlights Russian Oil to Ease Strain on Global Markets After War with Iran
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington, DC, US, March 27, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
i24 News – The Trump administration has authorized a 30-day emergency waiver allowing the maritime purchase of Russian oil, reversing a hardline stance in an effort to stabilize skyrocketing global energy prices.
The Treasury Department announced Friday that the license for crude and petroleum products will remain in effect until May 16, 2026, responding to intense pressure from international partners struggling with the fallout of the war with Iran.
This policy pivot comes as a surprise after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested earlier this week that no further exemptions would be granted:
“As negotiations with Iran accelerate, the administration seeks to ensure oil availability for those who need it most. We must prevent a total price collapse for consumers while the geopolitical situation remains volatile.”
Ensuring global oil availability is paramount for the US as over 80 energy facilities in the Middle East have been damaged by recent war with Iran. With the November midterm elections approaching, record-high fuel prices at the pump remain a primary vulnerability for the Republican party. By allowing Russian oil back into the maritime flow, the administration hopes to neutralize “pain at the pump” before voters head to the polls.
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UK: Islamist Group Claims to Attack Israeli Embassy with ‘Drones Carrying Radioactive, Carcinogenic Materials’
A UK man has been arrested for allegedly threatening a group of Jews while wielding an ax on Rosh Hashanah. Photo: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons.
i24 News – British police officers in protective clothing were seen investigating a “security incident” near the Israeli embassy in London on Friday, after a jihadist group put out a video showing it launching two drones allegedly carrying radioactive and carcinogenic materials toward the embassy.
“There is an increased police presence in Kensington Gardens and officers are assessing a number of discarded items. As a precaution, some of the officers who have been deployed are wearing protective clothing. We recognize this may concern local residents and the wider public,” police said in a statement.
“Counter Terrorism Policing London are aware of a video shared online overnight in which a group claims to have targeted the nearby embassy of Israel with drones carrying dangerous substances,” the statement further read. “While we can confirm that the embassy has not been attacked, we are carrying out urgent inquiries to determine the authenticity of the video and to identify any potential link between it and the items discarded in Kensington Gardens.”
The incident comes amid a steep hike in antisemitic attacks in Britain targeting Jewish and Israeli individuals and institutions.
The group that released the video was identified as Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia, a shadowy entity with suspected ties to Iran. It has already claimed seven attacks against Jewish institutions, including an arson attack in London where four ambulances owned by the Hatzolah charity were torched.