Netanyahu’s Office Reacts To Rumours Of His Death

The office of Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has rejected online claims that he was killed.

Naija News reports that the office described the reports as false.

The controversy began after Netanyahu posted a video on his X account showing him at a press conference discussing the ongoing tensions involving Israel, the United States, and Iran.

Viewers quickly noticed what appeared to be an unusual detail on his hand, prompting claims that the footage had been manipulated with artificial intelligence.

The video showed Netanyahu briefly raising his right hand, and some social media users said they saw what looked like a sixth finger.

This led to a surge of online discussions questioning the authenticity of the footage, with some linking the anomaly to AI errors.

The rumours escalated further when public figures and online commentators questioned the Prime Minister’s whereabouts and suggested his office was involved in posting or removing doctored videos.

Others pointed to minor inconsistencies in the background, such as still Israeli flags and moving curtains, as signs of possible video editing.

Responding to the claims, Netanyahu’s office told Anadolu Agency that the Prime Minister is unharmed and the reports are baseless.

Officials stressed that the video is genuine and that Netanyahu continues his work amid the rising tensions in the region.

“These are fake news; the Prime Minister is fine”, the office said.