In the footage, he referenced a report from Israel's Channel 12 News about an Israeli-operated Arrow battery, but went further by providing precise coordinates for sites he claimed housed US Patriot systems, including areas near Palmachim Air Force Base, electrical infrastructure in Ashkelon and Haifa, and other key strategic points. He brazenly called for Iran to unleash a "massive barrage" of missiles and drones to overwhelm these defenses, framing it as a blow against what he perceives as unjust US involvement in foreign conflicts.
The timing could not be more precarious. Iran has recently fired missile salvos toward Israel, prompting joint US-Israeli defensive operations. US Patriot systems, deployed to bolster Israel's Iron Dome and other interceptors, have been crucial in neutralizing these threats. By sharing such sensitive information, even if partially sourced from public Israeli media, Levins has potentially handed adversarial forces a roadmap to target American military assets and personnel.
Public reaction has been swift and severe. On X, where Levins operates under the handle @EthanLevins2, users flooded the platform with demands for his arrest, tagging the FBI, US Attorney General Pam Bondi, and even President Donald Trump. Comments ranged from calls for lifelong imprisonment to suggestions of capital punishment, with one viral post stating, "This is treason plain and simple—lock him up and throw away the key."
Levins' account faced a temporary suspension, which he later blamed on "Israeli community guidelines," though it has since been reinstated.In his defense, Levins posted a follow-up on X, insisting the coordinates originated from an open broadcast on Channel 12 and were not classified. "My video was taken from Israeli Hebrew Channel 12 regarding an Israeli arrow battery (owned and operated by Israel). They posted the location, and aired it on Israeli television. That’s how I saw it," he wrote.
Legal experts point out that repackaging public data with explicit incitement to attack US targets could violate US treason laws under 18 U.S.C. § 2381, which prohibits providing aid and comfort to enemies.Questions linger about the accuracy of the coordinates. While Levins claims they stem from legitimate Israeli reports, Channel 12 and similar outlets rarely disclose exact locations for security reasons, raising doubts about whether his information was genuine or exaggerated for clout. Iranian officials have not commented, but the potential for this to inspire real-world attacks remains a grave concern.As of now, no official charges have been filed, and the US government has yet to issue a statement.
In a world where social media influencers wield outsized power, Ethan Levins stands as a despicable example of betrayal masquerading as journalism. This so-called "truth seeker" didn't just share coordinates—he actively solicited violence against his own country's allies and assets, potentially putting countless lives at risk for likes and shares. Make no mistake: Levins is a traitor, a coward hiding behind a screen and a disgrace to his country.
