Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reacted with humour to viral rumours falsely claiming he had died.
In a short video shared online, the Israeli leader appeared relaxed while holding a cup of coffee. Joking about the speculation, he said he was “dead for coffee,” using the moment to dismiss the false claims circulating across social media.
The rumours had spread widely online, with several posts wrongly alleging that the prime minister had been killed amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The video was released to reassure the public that he is safe and continuing his official duties. Netanyahu also addressed conspiracy theories suggesting an earlier clip of him had been created using artificial intelligence, briefly raising his hands to the camera as proof the footage was real.
The clip quickly drew attention online, helping to shut down the rumours and confirm that the Israeli prime minister is alive.
