Social media platforms have been flooded with claims suggesting that Benjamin Netanyahu was killed in an alleged Iranian missile strike. In response, Netanyahu has released a series of videos to counter the rumours. However, rather than putting the speculation to rest, the clips have triggered fresh doubts, with several users alleging that the footage may have been generated using artificial intelligence.
Netanyahu’s New Ring Video Raises Fresh Questions
The latest video, shared on Netanyahu’s official X account, shows him walking outdoors and interacting with civilians in Jerusalem. However, a particular moment in the clip has drawn scrutiny online, with viewers claiming that a ring on his finger appears to disappear as he moves his arm.
“BREAKING: WHY DOES NETANYAHU’S RING DISAPPEAR AS HE MOVES HIS ARM… Is this also AI??” one user wrote on X, reflecting the growing skepticism.
The footage was released at a time when rumours of his death continued to circulate widely, further intensifying the debate over its authenticity.
BREAKING: WHY DOES NETANYAHU’S RING DISAPPEAR AS HE MOVES HIS ARM…
Is this also AI??pic.twitter.com/LR7d7YfFQR https://t.co/vARx2L5Uxs
— Sulaiman Ahmed (@ShaykhSulaiman) March 16, 2026
Netanyahu Cafe Video To Dispel Death Rumors
Before the release of the latest clip, Netanyahu had already sought to dismiss the viral claims. On Sunday, he posted another video from a café in Jerusalem, where he was seen ordering coffee and addressing the rumours in a light-hearted manner.
“I am dead… for coffee,” he joked.
In the same clip, he raised both hands towards the camera, saying, “Do you want to count my fingers? You can see them here… and here. See? Very nice.”
Netanyahu Shares Message to People of Iran
Even as speculation about his alleged death continued to gain traction online, Netanyahu shared a separate message addressed to the people of Iran on the occasion of Nowruz.
“To the brave people of Iran, I wish you as I do everywhere, a happy holiday season beginning with the festival of lights. It signifies the age-old belief of the Iranian people that light will triumph over darkness, that good will triumph over evil,” he said.
Zubair Amin is a Senior Journalist at NewsX with over seven years of experience in reporting and editorial work. He has written for leading national and international publications, including Foreign Policy Magazine, Al Jazeera, The Economic Times, The Indian Express, The Wire, Article 14, Mongabay, News9, among others. His primary focus is on international affairs, with a strong interest in US politics and policy. He also writes on West Asia, Indian polity, and constitutional issues. Zubair tweets at zubaiyr.amin
