17.03.2026 08:00
The claim that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has "died" continues to be a topic of discussion. After it was revealed that images of him taken in a café were generated by artificial intelligence, a new video was released from Netanyahu's official account showing him chatting with people outside. However, in this video, the appearance and disappearance of Netanyahu's ring raised new questions. Notably, this is the second time Netanyahu has been seen outside of an official setting.
Claims circulating on social media that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has "died" continue to make headlines. Recent images and videos that have emerged have reignited discussions about whether Netanyahu is truly alive.
The initial images at the center of the claims included a video purportedly showing Netanyahu sitting in a café. However, it soon became clear that these images were generated by artificial intelligence. The unrealistic details in the footage and technical errors led to comments suggesting that the video was not real.
A NEW VIDEO FROM NETANYAHU, BUT...
Following this development, a new video was shared from Netanyahu's official account. In the video, Netanyahu was seen conversing in a setting with people. However, instead of putting an end to the discussions, this footage raised new questions.
THE RING'S APPEARANCE AND DISAPPEARANCE CAUGHT ATTENTION
Social media users examined the video frame by frame, drawing attention to certain details. The most talked-about detail was the ring on Netanyahu's hand. The ring's visibility at some moments and its disappearance at others raised new claims that the video might have been edited or generated by artificial intelligence.
In a previously shared press release image, it was also claimed that Netanyahu's hand appeared to have six fingers in one frame. This image sparked extensive debate due to the common hand and finger anatomy errors seen in AI-generated videos.
HOW DID THE "NETANYAHU IS DEAD" CLAIMS EMERGE?
As tensions in the Iran-Israel-US conflict continue, various claims about Netanyahu began to spread on social media. Some accounts suggested that Netanyahu had died in the attacks and that this was being concealed. However, these claims have not been confirmed by any official sources so far.
The spread of the claims is said to be influenced by Netanyahu's limited public appearances in recent days and reports of increased security measures in Israel. Additionally, the cancellation of planned visits to Israel by US Middle East representative Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner has also been cited as developments that have fueled the discussions.
NO OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION
So far, there has been no definitive statement from the Israeli government or official sources regarding Netanyahu's death or that the shared videos are products of artificial intelligence. Current information indicates that a large portion of the content circulating on social media consists of unverified claims. Furthermore, it is often mentioned that images circulated during wartime could be part of disinformation and psychological warfare.