UCLA Students Claim October 7th Was A Hoax and Blame ‘Jewish CEOs’

Recent undercover footage from UCLA’s campus exposes a troubling pattern of extremist rhetoric and disinformation. Far beyond ordinary political debate, certain individuals openly dismiss widely documented atrocities, promote anti-Israel conspiracy theories, and attribute media control to “Jewish CEOs.” According to these clandestine recordings, only a small fraction of participants in these protests are actual students, while others appear to be outside agitators or activists. The distortion of facts extends to flat-out denial of the October 7th Hamas attacks, dismissed as a “hoax,” and the perpetuation of anti-Semitic tropes disguised as criticism of global corporations.

This new investigation from V24Investigates suggests a university environment where extremist narratives flourish, and core historical truths are cast aside. Rather than distinguishing between legitimate critique of Israeli policies and baseless conspiracy theories, some participants collapse the categories entirely. Protest chants echo sentiments heard at other campuses, such as calls for “From the River to the Sea” or a refrain that “Israel will fall,” pushing rhetoric that extends well beyond standard campus activism into realms of demonization and denial.

A Disturbing Landscape of Academic Complicity

Questions arise about how universities like UCLA could allow spaces where such extremist claims go unchallenged. The pretense of student activism—where protesters admit that merely 10% might be actual enrollees—suggests loose oversight and a willingness to permit fringe elements to hijack discourse. By refusing to engage in rational debate and resorting to contrived claims, like branding major media and business leaders as part of a global Jewish conspiracy, these groups aim to intimidate both peers and potential critics.

These revelations come after a series of similar exposures at other prestigious institutions. Some UCLA protesters admit wearing masks not out of ideological radicalism alone, but due to fear that prospective employers—allegedly under Jewish influence—would reject their job applications if their activism were discovered. This speaks to a climate in which irrational beliefs stoke paranoia, sowing division rather than constructive engagement.

Baseless Denials of Well-Documented Atrocities

The footage also captures protesters asserting that the Hamas-led mass murder, rape, and abduction of Israeli civilians on October 7th never truly occurred, claiming that official reports and eyewitness testimonies were “hoaxes.” This brazen rewriting of reality illustrates how deeply propaganda can penetrate the campus atmosphere. Misreading media corrections and political leaders’ statements, they accuse the White House itself of concocting war crimes to justify Israel’s actions, wholly ignoring the abundant evidential record.

Such denial mirrors classic propaganda tactics—contradict well-substantiated facts and rely on conspiratorial narratives to cloud moral clarity. By doing so, these radical voices attempt to undermine sympathy for victims, invert the roles of aggressors and defenders, and cast Israel’s response to terror as “genocide.” They eschew historical complexities and documented evidence, leaving behind a dangerous vacuum where hate and confusion thrive.

Challenges for University Leadership and Communities

The emerging pattern of extremist infiltration at UCLA and other American universities forces a fundamental question: Are academic institutions inadvertently enabling environments where historical truth and moral boundaries are negotiable? Administrators, faculty, and student leaders must confront not only the loss of reasoned debate but also the harmful psychological impact on targeted communities, especially Jewish students who find themselves in hostile territory.

Moving forward, transparency and vigilance are essential. Universities should reaffirm their commitment to factual analysis, civil discourse, and the protection of all students from hate-fueled ideologies. Without assertive measures, the line between free speech and extremist incitement blurs, endangering the intellectual integrity and emotional safety of the entire campus community.

Matthew Tyrmand

Head of V24 Investigations