Misinformation about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s whereabouts debunked

Summary

On March 13, 2024, social media users circulated false claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been assassinated or was missing, citing a video alleged to show a six‑finger deep‑fake frame. The rumors spread on platforms such as X and YouTube. Netanyahu’s office, referencing a statement to Anadolu Ajansi, issued a clarification that the Prime Minister is alive and well, refuting the deep‑fake allegations. The incident highlights the rapid propagation of political disinformation during the West Asia conflict.