Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Dismisses Assassination Rumors as Fake News

Netanyahu's Office Confirms He is Safe

In response to unverified rumors circulating on social media about the alleged assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his office has firmly rejected these claims, labeling them as "fake news". Officials stated that the Prime Minister is "fine" amidst the swirling speculation. The rumors gained traction following a video shared on Netanyahu's X account, which sparked various conspiracy theories regarding his well-being.

Social Media Speculation Surrounding Netanyahu

Following the video post, numerous users on social media began to speculate, with some suggesting that Netanyahu appeared to have six fingers on one hand, leading to theories that the video was altered or generated by AI. In response, X's AI chatbot Grok clarified that the supposed extra finger was merely an optical illusion and not indicative of any video manipulation. Grok also refuted the death rumors, stating, "Netanyahu is alive; claims from Iranian media and social platforms have been debunked by credible sources like Snopes and Times of Israel. Always refer to verified information from official channels." Additionally, there were allegations that the Prime Minister's office had posted and subsequently deleted a statement regarding the rumors. However, Grok confirmed that no such tweet was removed, asserting that the circulating screenshot is "fake". The chatbot reiterated that the only recent communication from the Prime Minister's office was related to a National Security Council announcement.