QAnon & The "Storm"
Overview
QAnon in Israel is a syncretic political movement that centers on fabricated claims of a global satanic cabal operating a trafficking ring.1 Within the Pax Judaica framework, this movement represents:
- Officially: A fringe belief system providing a spiritual narrative for political conflict.2
- Functionally: A justification for "The Storm"—the mass arrest and purging of the liberal elite.3
- Structurally: A synthesis of American populist "Drops" with traditional Jewish messianism.4
- Eschatologically: The belief that Netanyahu and Trump are "Divinely Appointed" to lead the battle against the "Children of Darkness."5
Origins and Key Figures
The 4chan Diaspora
QAnon originated on 4chan/8chan in 2017 but found fertile ground in Israel due to the intense personalization of politics around the Netanyahu figure.6 The movement adapted the "Deep State" narrative to appeal to a Hebrew-speaking audience, framing it as an existential, demonic threat.7
Key figures:
- "Q": The anonymous entity whose cryptic "drops" are translated and re-interpreted for the Israeli religious-Zionist context.8
- Donald Trump: Viewed as the "Global Commander" of the movement; he recently described Netanyahu as a "wartime hero" and urged a pardon for his corruption trials.9
- Benjamin Netanyahu: He has utilized Q-adjacent rhetoric, most notably in his "Children of Light" speech which framed military conflict in dualistic, apocalyptic terms.10
Historical Development
The "Blood Libel" Digital Remix (2017–2020)
QAnon is a modern digital update of the ancient "Blood Libel."11 The myth that elites harvest "adrenochrome" from children parallels the medieval claim that Jews killed Christian children for ritual purposes.12 In an ironic twist, this narrative is now used by some Jewish nationalists to attack secular "globalist" Jews.13
The "Sons of Light" Speech (2023)
In a nationally televised address in October 2023, Netanyahu declared, "We are the sons of light, they are the sons of darkness."14 While rooted in biblical imagery, the speech was immediately adopted by QAnon followers as an "Official Confirmation" that the secret war was now entering its public phase.15
The Parallel Paths of Trump and Netanyahu (2025)
By 2025, both leaders have adopted a strategy of presenting a "united front" to dismantle democratic gatekeepers.16 Trump believes that public spats with Netanyahu serve no interest, instead prioritizing the "MAGA base" and donors like Miriam Adelson who see the two leaders as joint warriors against the "Deep State."17
Core Concepts and Frameworks
The Cabal as "Erev Rav"
In the Israeli context, the "Cabal" is often identified with the Erev Rav (the Mixed Multitude), internal enemies who subvert the Jewish people.18 Identifying political opponents as Erev Rav turns a democratic debate into a cosmic, holy war where compromise is seen as sin.19
The "Storm" as Geopolitical Purge
In the QAnon worldview, "The Storm" is a moment of violent redemption where the "enemies of the people" are rounded up.20 Supporters believe that Netanyahu’s political survival is the necessary precursor to this event, which will involve the literal removal of "liberal saboteurs" from power.21
Contemporary Manifestations
The "Trump-Bibi" Tightrope
There is widespread consensus in Israel that Netanyahu has prolonged conflicts for political reasons, mirroring Trump's "chaos" style of leadership.26 This dynamic creates a "political calculus" where the two leaders are seen as the only figures capable of navigating the coming "Storm."27
Discussion Questions
Further Reading
This article examines "QAnon & The Storm" within the Pax Judaica framework. The framework recognizes the narrative's role in providing a moral and spiritual justification for the total consolidation of executive and technological power.
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