17.03.2026 00:40
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has sparked widespread attention in the international community with claims regarding his "death," issued a Nowruz message to the Iranian people, stating that they are conducting joint attacks with the U.S. In his speech delivered in English and published with Persian subtitles, Netanyahu claimed that this year's Nowruz Festival has a special significance, saying, "May it be a year filled with freedom. I wish you all a hopeful new beginning."
"Claims that he is 'dead' have caused a wide stir in the international public opinion regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has released another video.
PUBLISHED A NOWRUZ MESSAGE
Netanyahu published a Nowruz message addressed to the people in Iran, where they are conducting joint attacks with the U.S. The video message from Netanyahu was shared on the English and Persian accounts of the Israeli Prime Minister's Office on the U.S.-based X social media platform. Speaking in English with Persian subtitles, Netanyahu claimed that this year's Nowruz holiday has a special significance, stating, "May it be a year filled with freedom. I wish you all a hopeful new beginning."
WHAT HAPPENED?
The claim that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was killed in the Iranian attacks had caused a significant stir in the world agenda. Following the rapid spread of the claims, the Israeli Presidential Office made a statement regarding the issue, stating that the news in question does not reflect the truth, saying, "These are false news, the Prime Minister is in good condition." Nevertheless, Netanyahu's absence from the recent "Security Briefing Meeting" raised questions in the public.
THE 6 FINGER CLAIM SPARKED DEBATE
On the other hand, a video recently shared that allegedly belongs to Netanyahu had also sparked discussions on social media. In the footage claimed to have been taken during a press conference held after the attacks on Iran, Netanyahu appeared to have six fingers on one hand. This situation raised claims that the images were generated by artificial intelligence.
NETANYAHU RESPONDED WITH A VIDEO
Following the claims, Netanyahu shared a video from his X account showing him drinking coffee in a business. In the video, Netanyahu showed his hand to the camera, indirectly responding to the images that were claimed to be generated by artificial intelligence and appeared to have six fingers. Netanyahu also advised the Israeli people to go outside and get some fresh air, warning them to stay close to safe areas.
2. "I AM NOT DEAD" VIDEO
However, after some doubts arose regarding whether the mentioned video was also a product of artificial intelligence, another new image from Netanyahu was released. This time, the Israeli Prime Minister shared moments of him chatting with citizens outdoors.
U.S.-ISRAEL'S ATTACKS ON IRAN
Israel and the U.S. launched a military attack on Iran on February 28 while negotiations were ongoing between the Tehran and Washington administrations. Iran responded with attacks on certain regional countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Bahrain, where U.S. bases are located, targeting the identified sites. In the U.S.-Israel attacks, Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with many high-ranking officials, was killed. According to Iranian officials, the death toll from the U.S.-Israel attacks exceeded 1,348, and the number of injured surpassed 17,000.