The unusual footage of Netanyahu and Zelensky that sparked anti-Semitic conspiracies

A short video of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meeting and talking before the funeral of US Senator Lindsey Graham in Washington went viral in the past day, sparking a wave of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories on social media. For the first time in nearly three years, Netanyahu and Zelensky were seen speaking face to face. However, instead of merely generating political interest, the footage was exploited by anti-Semitic elements online, who spread claims that the two are 'planning a third world war' or acting as part of a 'global Jewish plot'. The meeting took place against the backdrop of rising tensions between Ukraine and Iran. Earlier this week, it was reported that Ukrainian forces attacked Iranian vessels in the Caspian Sea, while Tehran accused Kyiv of acting on Israel's behalf and even threatened a response using ballistic missiles.