Ethan Klein accuses r/Fauxmoi subreddit of defamation over Israel comments

Ethan Klein claims r/Fauxmoi spread defamatory posts about his Israel remarks, compares subreddit to neo-Nazi forum

YouTuber Ethan Klein has publicly criticized the Reddit community r/Fauxmoi, accusing the forum of spreading defamatory claims about him amid ongoing online disputes.

According to an article published by The Nerd Stash and written by August Webb, Klein addressed the subreddit while responding to renewed scrutiny over past remarks concerning the Israel–Palestine conflict. The report states that Klein denied saying that Israel’s actions in Gaza were “inevitable,” although users pointed to earlier posts in which he had used the term in discussing the conflict.

Klein alleged that r/Fauxmoi has published “defamatory headlines” and “brazen lies” about him. The outlet reports that Klein also shared a statement on Instagram claiming the subreddit is “basically indistinguishable from a Neo-Nazi forum,” a characterization that drew criticism from members of the community.

A poster on r/Fauxmoi, referenced in the article, rejected Klein’s accusations and argued that criticism of Zionism should not be equated with antisemitism. The subreddit, described in the report as a prominent forum for celebrity and political discussion, has hosted threads debating Klein’s past statements and online conduct.

The Nerd Stash article also notes that Klein has faced prior controversy related to his commentary on the Israel–Palestine issue. It references earlier online discussions in which users highlighted social media activity by Klein and his wife, Hila Klein, in connection with posts about the conflict.

The dispute represents the latest chapter in a series of online controversies involving the H3 Podcast host, who has frequently engaged with critics and online communities on social media platforms. Klein has not indicated any legal action related to his defamation claims, and r/Fauxmoi moderators have not issued a formal response beyond user commentary cited in the report.