Social commentator Candace Owens stirred intense backlash after comparing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler in a recent social media post. Her remarks, made in response to a claim that Netanyahu embodies the traits the media falsely attributes to Russian President Vladimir Putin, included the assertion that Netanyahu “feels a bit more like everything high school wanted me to believe Adolf Hitler was.”
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In a conversation hosted by CBN, Dumisani Washington, CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel, responded to Owens’ comments, describing them as “heinous,” “false” and particularly dangerous because of how she “cloaks it in Christianity.”
Washington emphasized the gravity of the situation for believers: “She’s talking to you, she’s talking to me, she’s talking to other Christian pastors and community leaders,” he said.
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Owens did not stop at the Hitler comparison. She went further, accusing Netanyahu of being an “ethnocentric imperialist monster” and implying he could have been involved in Epstein-like blackmail operations and political assassinations. Washington condemned these statements as modern-day blood libels, noting how they mirror propaganda often disseminated by Hamas and other enemies of Israel.
“People keep asking, ‘Is she being paid by someone?’” Washington said. “But the real issue isn’t why she’s doing it — it’s what she’s doing, and how clearly targeted it is against Christian support for Israel.”
The conversation shifted to the theological implications of Owens’ rhetoric. The host, Raj Nair, reflected on how many Christians struggle with the apparent disconnect between the Jewish people and the recognition of Jesus as Messiah, while overlooking the clear prophetic fulfillment of God’s promises to Israel that He will bring His chosen people back together into the land of Israel. “It’s like the Old Testament is smacking you in the face,” he said. “God says, ‘I’m doing this for My name’s sake.’”
Washington addressed the dangers of replacement theology, which seeks to apply all biblical blessings to the Church and strip Israel of its covenantal significance. He stressed that grace is undeserved for all, Christians and Jews alike, and that God’s faithfulness to Israel is a testimony of His character, not their perfection.
Referencing Isaiah 54:17, Washington reminded viewers that “no weapon formed against you shall prosper,” including verbal assaults and propaganda. “Those who come against Israel, whether individuals or nations, don’t fare well,” he warned.
He also drew a historical parallel, pointing to Ezra 4 where enemies of Israel wrote slanderous letters to the king of Persia to halt the rebuilding of Jerusalem. “These attacks, physical and propagandistic, are nothing new,” Washington said. “Babylon, Persia, the Nazis, they’re all gone. But God’s covenant with Israel stands.”
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Finally, Washington urged Christians to remain grounded in Scripture. “Don’t get sucked into rhetoric that undermines God’s Word. Standing with Israel doesn’t mean endorsing every action in war, it means recognizing and honoring God’s eternal covenant.”
In a time when misinformation and spiritual confusion are spreading rapidly, the stakes are high for believers to stand firmly on biblical truth. As voices rise to distort Israel’s role in God’s redemptive plan, it is more vital than ever for Christians to discern the times, uphold Scripture and refuse to be swayed by rhetoric that undermines God’s eternal promises. Standing with Israel is not about blind allegiance, but about honoring the God who never breaks His covenant.
Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
