In a deeply troubling and controversial video, political commentator Candace Owens responded defiantly to being named "Antisemite of the Year" by StopAntisemitism, a U.S.-based organization dedicated to combating Jew-hatred. Owens dismissed the allegations, accusing pro-Israel organizations of manipulating the term "antisemitism" to stifle dissent and asserting that the charge no longer holds any "real meaning."

StopAntisemitism, in their announcement, pointed to Owens’ pattern of harmful rhetoric, including her defense of Adolf Hitler’s policies within Germany, her dismissive remarks about Kanye West’s antisemitic tirades, and claims accusing Israel of controlling Hollywood through "sinister Jewish gangs." The organization declared, “From mocking Jewish fears to promoting baseless conspiracy theories, Owens has earned this unfortunate title.”

In her response, Owens accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being the "most prominent...