Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used a single video, filmed casually at a café, to address two viral myths circulating about him simultaneously — that he had been assassinated and that a previous press conference had been AI-generated. The clip was posted on X and spread rapidly across global news platforms. It was a display of political self-assurance that observers noted was characteristic of Netanyahu’s style.
The Prime Minister mocked his alleged death using a Hebrew expression, joking that the only dying he was doing was over coffee. He then expressed genuine gratitude toward Israelis for their unwavering support, saying it powered his leadership, his government’s decision-making, and the military’s operations. He was particularly moved, he said, by the public’s behavior in the face of ongoing threats.
The second conspiracy addressed in the video was the claim that an earlier press conference had been artificially generated. The theory had been fueled by a video clip appearing to show Netanyahu with six fingers on one hand. He put both hands up to the camera and counted each finger clearly, letting viewers draw their own conclusions from the obvious visual evidence.
Netanyahu confirmed that active Israeli military operations were ongoing in both Iran and Lebanon, noting that they were strong and impactful. He declined to share any details that might compromise those missions but spoke with evident confidence about their progress. He also reminded citizens, including senior government officials, to remain near safe rooms and follow all Home Front Command directives.
The IRGC responded through official Iranian state media with a formal vow to pursue and kill Netanyahu. The declaration used inflammatory language and was framed as a military pledge rather than a political statement. The threat stood in direct and dramatic contrast to the easygoing café video Netanyahu had posted, highlighting the volatile and deeply personal nature of the Israel-Iran conflict.