Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed reports of his death by publishing a video showing him ordering coffee and displaying his hands to debunk AI-generated rumors.
Netanyahu Mocks Death Rumors
On the video published on Sunday (March 15) on X, Netanyahu is seen ordering coffee. – They are saying online that you are not alive – said the Israeli prime minister’s advisor. – I would give my life for coffee, just as I would give my life for my nation – the politician replied.
Debunking AI Speculation
Benjamin Netanyahu addressed rumors circulating on the internet. – Do you want to count how many fingers I have? – Netanyahu asked and showed both hands. In this way, he referred to speculation about his recent television appearance. According to some internet users, the video allegedly shows the Israeli prime minister having six fingers. According to them, this could suggest that the material was generated by artificial intelligence.
Address to Israeli Citizens
The Israeli Prime Minister addressed the citizens. Netanyahu also turned to the residents of Israel, which is being shelled by Iran in retaliation for the war started by the USA and Israel. – Be vigilant and follow civil defense instructions. We will do everything in our power to make your lives easier as soon as possible – he said.
Iranian Military Threat
On Sunday (March 15), the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened the Israeli Prime Minister in a statement on its official website SepahNews. – If this criminal and child killer is still alive, we will continue to pursue him with all our forces and kill him – stated the Iranian military.
Message to Iranians
After the attacks began on February 28, Netanyahu addressed Iranians. He said they are not enemies of Israel. – We have a common enemy – he stated, referring to the ayatollahs’ government. The Israeli prime minister emphasized that Iranians have an opportunity to ‘establish a new and free Iran,’ and the operation in the Middle East ‘will create conditions’ for the Iranian nation ‘to take its destiny into their hands’.