Netanyahu Releases Third Video Amid AI Death Rumors, Public Skepticism Continues

Islamabad: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has released a third video to prove he is alive after persistent social media rumors claimed he was killed in Iranian attacks.

Earlier, on March 12, Netanyahu had issued a video message to Iran’s Supreme Leader, which sparked controversy because observers noticed six fingers on his hands, leading many to believe the video was AI-generated. This fueled widespread rumors of his death.

אתמול במסיבת העיתונאים עמדתי על היעדים הברורים של המערכה: פגיעה במשטר הטרור באיראן, המשך המאבק מול שלוחותיו, והבטחת ביטחונה ועתידה של ישראל.

אנחנו לא מחכים. אנחנו יוזמים, אנחנו תוקפים ואנחנו עושים זאת בעוצמה.

צפו בדברים המלאים >> pic.twitter.com/hubJWVdiKQ

— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) March 13, 2026

Over the weekend, Netanyahu’s absence from Israel’s security meetings and media briefings intensified speculation, while AI-generated images and videos of him circulated online. In response, his office officially rejected all such rumors.

אומרים שאני מה? צפו >> pic.twitter.com/ijHPkM3ZHZ

— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) March 15, 2026

In his second video, shared on his X account, Netanyahu was seen drinking coffee at a café and speaking in Hebrew, stating, “I died over coffee”, while showing both hands to confirm he has ten fingers. Despite this, social media users questioned the video, noting that the coffee cup remained full despite repeated hand movements, and some even claimed the café had already closed.

שומרים על ההנחיות ומנצחים ביחד >> pic.twitter.com/HC5w3PqKuV

— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) March 16, 2026

Following ongoing skepticism, Netanyahu released a third video, filmed at a recreational location where he interacted with people present. Despite his efforts, social media users continue to question his status, insisting that all videos may be AI-generated.