A smiling Benjamin Netanyahu, coffee in hand, emerged on social media to confirm what many suspected — that reports of his death had been greatly exaggerated. The Israeli Prime Minister posted the short video on X, addressing both a wave of assassination rumors and an unusual conspiracy theory about artificial intelligence in one composed response. The clip quickly resonated far beyond Israel’s borders.
Netanyahu joked that he was “dying” only for coffee, drawing on a Hebrew phrase that expresses passionate desire. His lighthearted delivery gave way to a sincere message of appreciation for the Israeli people, whose solidarity he described as an extraordinary motivating force. He credited the public’s resilience with giving strength to his leadership and to the IDF’s military campaign.
A portion of the video was dedicated to addressing the strange viral claim that footage from a recent press conference had been digitally fabricated. The theory rested on an image appearing to show Netanyahu with six fingers on one hand, which some online users cited as proof of AI manipulation. Netanyahu held both hands toward the camera and counted each finger aloud, reducing the conspiracy theory to an on-camera joke.
In a more serious segment, Netanyahu disclosed that Israel was conducting powerful military operations in both Iran and Lebanon at that moment, though he withheld specific operational details. He urged all Israeli citizens to remain vigilant and follow Home Front Command directives, including staying close to protected rooms and shelters. His appeal was directed at everyone, from civilians to senior officials.
Iran’s IRGC responded not with laughter but with a formal vow to kill Netanyahu. State-run Iranian media amplified the threat, using inflammatory language to describe the Israeli Prime Minister and framing the pledge as an institutional commitment. The assassination threat cast a long shadow over an otherwise unusually light-hearted moment in the ongoing conflict.
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