In the age of social media, rumors spread faster than facts—and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just gave the internet a simple, almost sarcastic response to one of the latest wild claims circulating online.
Over the weekend, rumors began spreading across social media claiming that Netanyahu had been assassinated. The speculation quickly picked up steam after a video surfaced that some users alleged was created using artificial intelligence.
Instead of issuing some long, dramatic statement, Netanyahu responded in a far simpler way: he posted a video of himself casually drinking coffee.
In the video shared on X, the Israeli prime minister is seen standing at a café, calmly sipping from a cup while holding up his hands to the camera—clearly showing that each hand has five fingers. Apparently even world leaders now have to prove they’re not AI-generated.
“They say I’m what? Watch,” the translated caption of Netanyahu’s post read.
At one point in the clip, Netanyahu jokes, “I think coffee is to die for, I think my nation is to die for,” according to reports.
Beyond the humor, the prime minister also briefly addressed the ongoing conflict involving Israel and Iran. While he avoided revealing operational details, he made it clear that Israel is continuing its military actions.
“We are doing things that I cannot share at this moment, but we are doing things,” Netanyahu said, adding that Israel has been “hitting Iran very hard.”
The bizarre rumors appear to have originated after Iran’s Tasnim News Agency circulated claims about Netanyahu’s death, which then spread widely online. From there, the speculation took on a life of its own—as internet rumors often do.
Of course, even Netanyahu’s proof-of-life video didn’t stop some skeptics.
A few social media users quickly began claiming the new video was also generated by artificial intelligence. Others questioned how Netanyahu could appear relaxed at a café during a time when many Israelis have been advised to stay near shelters due to security threats.
Some even speculated about the location of the café, questioning whether it would be open during a conflict and why the prime minister would appear in what they described as a potentially exposed area.
Still, the message from Netanyahu was unmistakably clear: the rumors of his demise were greatly exaggerated.
In a time when misinformation spreads at lightning speed, sometimes the most effective response is also the simplest—grab a cup of coffee, smile for the camera, and remind the world you’re still very much alive and leading your country.
