New Delhi: The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed viral claims circulating online that suggested he had been assassinated. According to a report by Hindustan Times, officials clarified that the rumours were false and confirmed that the prime minister is safe.
Speculation about Netanyahu’s death began spreading widely across social media platforms, where several users claimed that the Israeli leader had been killed. These rumours gained traction amid heightened tensions in the Middle East linked to the ongoing confrontation involving the United States and Iran.
Addressing the speculation, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office rejected the claims as “fake news.” In a statement reported by Hindustan Times, the office told Turkish news agency Anadolu Ajansı that the reports circulating online were incorrect and emphasised that “the Prime Minister is fine.”
The rumours were partly fueled by a video posted on Netanyahu’s official account on the social media platform X. Some users claimed that the clip appeared manipulated, pointing to what they believed was an unusual visual detail in the footage.
However, the platform’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok also addressed the speculation, stating that the perceived irregularity in the video was likely a visual illusion rather than evidence of a digitally altered or AI-generated clip.
The viral rumours emerged during a period of heightened geopolitical tensions in the region, which has contributed to the rapid spread of misinformation online. Despite the speculation, officials reiterated that Netanyahu remains safe and that the claims circulating on social media have no factual basis.
The Israeli government’s clarification aims to curb the spread of misleading information and reassure the public amid the ongoing regional conflict and intense online discussion surrounding political developments in the Middle East.
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