Amid the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the United States and Iran, several rumours about Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu have begun circulating widely on social media. Multiple viral posts have claimed that the Israeli leader has died, while others suggested that a recent video of Netanyahu addressing the nation was generated using artificial intelligence.
The speculation gained traction after users pointed to what they believed was an unusual detail in the video, claiming that Netanyahu appeared to have six fingers. The claims quickly spread across platforms, with some posts also alleging that Iran had targeted the Israeli prime minister during the conflict.
However, fact-checking investigations and official updates suggest that these rumours are misleading. Authorities and analysts say the claims are based on fabricated screenshots, misinterpreted visuals and unverified social media posts that circulated during a period of heightened geopolitical tension.
Rumours about Netanyahu’s death began spreading after several social media accounts shared screenshots that appeared to show a message from the official Israeli PM account announcing his death.
The posts claimed that the message had later been deleted, which triggered speculation that something serious had happened to the Israeli leader. As the screenshots circulated widely, many users began questioning whether Netanyahu had been harmed during the ongoing...
Amid the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the United States and Iran, several rumours about Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu have begun circulating widely on social media. Multiple viral posts have...