Netanyahu Death Rumours Spark Online Frenzy
Rumours about the alleged death of Benjamin Netanyahu spread rapidly across social media during escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The speculation claimed the Israeli prime minister had been killed or severely injured in an Iranian strike amid the ongoing regional conflict.
Coffee Video Released To Dismiss Claims
In response, Netanyahu posted a short video showing himself at a cafe ordering coffee. In the clip, he joked that he was “dying for coffee,” using a Hebrew phrase that means loving something very much. The video was intended to show that he was alive and dismiss the viral conspiracy theories circulating online.
AI ‘Six Fingers’ Claim Fuels Conspiracy Theories
The rumours intensified after social media users claimed that an earlier video of Netanyahu appeared to show six fingers on one hand, suggesting the footage might have been created using artificial intelligence. To counter the claim, the prime minister held up both hands in the new video to show he had five fingers on each hand.
Iran Threats Add To Tension
The controversy also unfolded amid rising military tensions between Israel and Iran. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly warned it would continue pursuing Netanyahu if he were alive, further fuelling speculation online.