International
oi-Gaurav Sharma
In the middle of a tense conflict with Iran, Benjamin Netanyahu chose an unusual way to dismiss rumours about his death – with a cup of coffee and a dose of sarcasm.
The Israel Prime Minister shared a short video on X after conspiracy theories circulated online claiming he had been killed in an Iranian strike. Instead of issuing a formal denial, Netanyahu appeared relaxed at a café, ordering coffee and joking about the speculation.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu addressed rumours of his death and AI-generated claims in a humorous X video, ordering coffee and counting his fingers, urging public caution amid escalating tensions with Iran.
“I’m dead… for coffee,” he said with a smile, using a Hebrew expression that suggests a strong craving for something. The remark quickly became the highlight of the clip, turning the rumour into a moment of dark humour during wartime.
The video also addressed another strange claim spreading online – that a recent press conference clip showed Netanyahu with six fingers on one hand, allegedly suggesting it was generated by artificial intelligence. Playing along with the chatter, Netanyahu lifted both hands toward the camera and invited viewers to check for themselves.
“Do you want to count my fingers?” he joked while showing them clearly to the camera. “Here… and here. Everything looks normal.”
Coffee, Humour and a Wartime Message
While the video carried a light tone, Netanyahu used the moment to send a message to the Israeli public as the conflict with Iran continues to intensify.
He urged citizens to remain cautious and follow safety instructions, asking them to stay close to protected spaces when outside. He also praised the resilience of Israelis during the ongoing crisis, saying public determination was strengthening the government and security forces, including the Israel Defense Forces and the intelligence agency Mossad.
Escalating Tensions With Iran
The sarcastic response comes as rhetoric between Israel and Iran has grown increasingly sharp. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps recently warned that it would continue pursuing Netanyahu, escalating tensions further.
The conflict between the two countries has already expanded across the region, with reports suggesting thousands of casualties since hostilities intensified.
Against that backdrop, Netanyahu’s coffee video served both as a rebuttal to misinformation and as a moment of levity – showing the Israeli leader alive, well, and apparently more concerned about finishing his coffee than the internet rumours declaring him dead.
