Netanyahu Death Rumours Debunked: AI Video ‘Six Fingers’ Hoax Fuels Panic Amid Iran-US-Israel War

A viral video claiming to show Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked wild rumours online. Many say it is AI-generated because his hand shows six fingers. These claims exploded on social media as tensions rose in the Iran-US-Israel war. But officials confirm Netanyahu is alive and active. 

The video surfaced around March 13, 2026. It shows Netanyahu speaking at a podium. Netizens zoomed in on his right hand. They spotted what looks like an extra finger while he gestures. “Clear AI glitch,” one X user posted, sharing screenshots. This kicked off theories that Israel faked the clip to hide his death. 

Rumours did not start here. They began after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026. Those attacks killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Tehran confirmed. Iran hit back with missiles. The IRGC claimed strikes on Netanyahu’s office in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem bunkers. They called his “fate unclear.” 

Panic spread fast. Iranian media like Tasnim News pushed the story on March 9. They cited a “security buildup” and no recent footage. Ex-US officer Scott Ritter added fuel via Russian media, alleging a bunker hit killed Netanyahu’s brother. Social media is filled with unverified posts. Some share fake photos of him injured in rubble. 

Jerusalem hit back hard. The Prime Minister’s Office called it “fake news.” Netanyahu stated on March 7 via gov.il. He thanked allies and vowed strength. On March 12, he gave his first press conference since the war started. Flanked by Israeli flags, he spoke live on video. “Iran is no longer the same,” he said. He threatened Iran’s new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and discussed regime change. 

BBC, Al Jazeera, and Reuters covered the event. They showed clear footage of him gesturing normally—no six fingers. Fact-checkers like Snopes and MEAWW debunked the video. They noted AI tools often mess up hands, but this clip matches real appearances. Israeli media, such as the Jerusalem Post, reported on his activities: a March 6 site visit in Beersheba and a call with French President Macron on March 5. 

This recent photo from Netanyahu’s March 12 press conference shows him speaking clearly, thereby debunking claims of hand distortion.

Why now? Experts say it’s an “information war.” Iran spreads disinformation to sow chaos. The conflict, dubbed Operation Roaring Lion, involves US support of Israel. Missiles fly between Iran, Israel, and Lebanon. Oil prices spike, hitting UK wallets. 

For Brits watching closely, Netanyahu’s survival matters. UK leaders back Israel’s right to defend itself. PM Starmer urged restraint but condemned Iran’s attacks. Energy costs rise with every escalation. Holiday sports like Cyprus feel the heat from regional fallout. 

Netanyahu is very much alive. He leads Israel amid the storm. Rumours thrive online, but facts cut through. Stay wary of viral clips—check sources first. The war rages on, but the PM stands firm.