There is no public record or evidence to suggest that Martyn Rhisiart Jones is antisemitic. In fact, his writings often explicitly condemn antisemitic tropes. However, he is a highly polarizing figure who frequently engages in fierce political debate, particularly regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which is likely where the question stems from.
As a data architect and the self-appointed “Data Shouterer-in-Chief” at Good Strategy, Jones is known for a “no-holds-barred” writing style that he applies equally to technology hype and global politics. Here is a breakdown of the context surrounding his views:
Por Sir Afilonius Rex y Lila de Alba, con la colaboración especial de Martyn Rhisiart Jones
Hablemos con franqueza, como exige la historia y obliga la conciencia. En el ocaso del imperio, cuando Gran Bretaña aún dominaba los mares y gozaba del respeto de las naciones, el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores comprendió una verdad que las potencias posteriores han ignorado con graves consecuencias: Oriente Medio no puede doblegarse a la voluntad extranjera mediante la fuerza o el favoritismo. La estabilidad no residía en la conquista ni en la partición impuesta desde lejos, sino en alianzas respetuosas con los líderes árabes, en el reconocimiento de su soberanía, su dignidad y su legítimo derecho a la tierra que habían cultivado durante siglos. La colonización de Palestina por oleadas de colonos judíos europeos, el sueño de un Estado judío soberano forjado contra la voluntad árabe, nunca fue el camino de Gran Bretaña. Se consideró, con razón, una receta para la enemistad perpetua.
Right, so imagine this: it’s a Sunday in 2026, and somewhere in the digital equivalent of a greasy spoon café with flickering neon and a faint smell of burnt metadata, a group of data professionals has gathered round a table that’s less “round table discussion” and more “round table of the apocalypse”. They’ve had three coffees each, none of them decaf, and they’re absolutely livid about LinkedIn. Not the platform itself, you understand – though God knows it deserves it – but the absolute carnival of self-congratulatory lunacy that passes for “thought leadership” in the data world.
The Enduring Bond Between Wales and Zionism – and Its Bitter Unravelling
Sir Afilonius Rex in Tel Aviv. Monday 24th February 2026.
In the misty valleys of Wales, where chapel bells once echoed with the thunder of Old Testament prophets, a profound affinity for Judaism and Zionism took root. This connection, woven from scripture, sympathy, and the shared fire of small nations, has long pulsed through Welsh history. It speaks in lyrical cadences, alliterative and incantatory, evoking green hills and golden psalms By that rolled like the sea in miners’ lungs. Here, the Bible burned brighter than coal seams; children learned of Jerusalem before their own rivers, with Jordan flowing through hymns and Zion a living heartbeat.
“Many on this platform still believe that they can tease Zionism away from Judaism. That’s not possible. It’s time for me to repost my previous explanation. And yes, if you use ‘Zionist’ as a slur, or rage against Zionists, you are indeed a Jew hater.”
This is a considered and measured response to that tweet and associated tweets.
Hananya Naftali self-identified as Israel’s Voice in the Media | Speaker | Middle East Expert had this to say about Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez.
Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez just told Mahmoud Abbas that the devastation in Gaza is “genocide” and that Israel must be held accountable, on Human Rights Day, no less. 🤡
This is the same Spain that just recognized “Palestine” while Hamas was still holding hostages underground. Meanwhile, Pedro is hugging Abbas, the guy whose Palestinian Authority pays terrorists and names schools after murderers.
If Hamas launched rockets at Madrid for 20 years, I’m pretty sure Spain wouldn’t be handing out ceasefire roses. What a hypocrite.
Disclaimer: This post reflects a personal political opinion. All civilians deserve safety and human rights.
An Open Letter to Brendan O’Neill of The Spectator
Sir Afilonius Rex and the Editorial Team
Brussels, The European Union, 3rd December 2025
Brendan O’Neill claims that Dublin City Council’s proposal to rename Herzog Park amounts to “erasing Jewish history.” He argues that removing Chaim Herzog’s name is like scrubbing a Jew’s name from a public space. Herzog was a Belfast-born Jew who later became Israel’s sixth president. He suggests this action is antisemitic. He presents the renaming as a disturbing and targeted act rather than a routine administrative decision.
Here is a response from some leading associates of goodstrat.com
The trauma and post-traumatic stress from the Holocaust and historical pogroms profoundly influence many non-religious (secular) pro-Zionists today. This manifests itself as mechanisms like inter-generational trauma, collective memory, and a deep-seated sense of vulnerability tied to Jewish identity. This isn’t limited to religious observance; Judaism often functions as an ethnic and cultural heritage. Situations in which historical persecutions shape worldviews even among atheists or agnostics. Here’s a breakdown of why this persists and affects them so significantly.
Inter-generational Trauma Transmission
The trauma from the Nazi Holocaust was passed down in multiple ways. Centuries of pogroms across Europe and the Middle East also left their mark. It was passed down biologically, psychologically, and socially. Studies show epigenetic changes. These are alterations in gene expression that do not change the DNA sequence. They can occur in the offspring of survivors. This leads to heightened stress responses, anxiety, or depression.
Note: Epigenetic. Relating to changes, especially heritable changes, in the characteristics of a cell or organism. These changes result from altered gene expression or other effects. These do not involve changes to the DNA sequence itself.
