Netanyahu’s Office: False Claims Netanyahu Appears in Video Responding to Rumors

Social media erupted over the past two days with rumors claiming that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been killed in an Iranian response to "US-Israeli strikes," spreading widely among users.

In response, Netanyahu’s office on Saturday categorically denied the reports, describing them as "false" and confirming that he is in good health, responding to media inquiries regarding the escalating claims about his alleged assassination.

These rumors coincided with similar reports about Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not appeared publicly since taking office following his father Ali Khamenei, who was killed in airstrikes targeting his residence in Tehran on February 28.

Netanyahu’s Appearance Netanyahu personally responded via a video on his official X account, appearing while drinking coffee at a café, affirming his continued leadership of the government, army, and Mossad. He held up five fingers on each hand in response to an AI-generated video that showed him with six fingers on each hand.

Addressing the person filming him, he said: "I continue to lead the government, the army, and the Mossad, and we continue the war in Iran, Lebanon, and all fronts." This incident highlights the significant impact of rumors on public opinion and the importance of verifying news before sharing.