00:22Did something happen to Israel's prime minister?
00:25Social media exploded today with shocking claims that Benjamin Netanyahu had been assassinated
00:32in an Iranian strike.
00:33But the rumors started for one simple reason — Netanyahu was suddenly absent from a critical
00:39security meeting.
00:41So what's really going on?
00:43Let's break it down.
00:44The speculation began when Netanyahu did not appear at a high-level security cabinet meeting.
00:50Instead, the meeting was reportedly chaired by Israel Katz, as officials discussed the
00:56escalating conflict with Iran.
00:58This marked the first known absence by Netanyahu from such a meeting since the latest war began.
01:04And that's when the internet started asking questions.
01:07Within hours, posts on X, Instagram, and Facebook began spreading dramatic claims.
01:13Some alleged Netanyahu had been killed or seriously injured in an Iranian missile strike.
01:19Others pushed conspiracy theories involving AI-generated videos and body doubles.
01:26One viral clip from a March 13 speech even sparked a bizarre theory after a visual glitch
01:32made it appear Netanyahu had six fingers.
01:35But Israeli authorities quickly pushed back.
01:38The prime minister's office said the rumors are simply false.
01:42According to officials, these are fake news.
01:45The prime minister is fine.
01:47They also confirmed that Netanyahu continues to oversee Israel's military operations.
01:53In fact, verified reports show Netanyahu was active just days ago.
01:58He delivered public remarks and press briefings around March 12, 13, discussing the ongoing
02:04war and Israel's operations against Iran.
02:08The conflict itself escalated after joint strikes by Israel and the United States on Iranian targets
02:15in late February.
02:16Since then, tensions across the region have skyrocketed.
02:20Some analysts believe the rumors could be part of an information warfare campaign.
02:26The goal?
02:26Spread confusion, weaken morale, and create panic during wartime.
02:31In modern conflicts, viral misinformation can spread faster than missiles.
02:36And once a rumor starts online, it's almost impossible to stop.
02:40So, as of now, there is no credible evidence that Benjamin Netanyahu has been killed or injured.
02:46Israeli officials say he's still directing operations from a secure location.
02:51But his unexplained absence from that meeting has left the internet buzzing.
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