JERUSALEM: Israel has firmly rejected circulating rumors claiming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s death, sparked by a bizarre viral video showing him with six fingers amid ongoing strikes on Iran.
The fabricated clip, which spread rapidly on social media, falsely depicted Netanyahu in a coffin or compromised state, fueling misinformation during heightened regional tensions.
Official Israeli spokespersons confirmed Netanyahu is alive and active, dismissing the AI-generated or edited footage as a malicious hoax aimed at sowing chaos.
This incident underscores the growing threat of deepfakes in conflict zones, with authorities urging the public to verify sources before sharing.
