00:21Benjamin Netanyahu is back in the spotlight and this time he's taking his message straight to
00:26the people. Just days after a viral coffee shop video sparked wild conspiracy theories,
00:32Israel's prime minister is showing the world he is very much alive. The controversy began with a
00:39light-hearted video where Netanyahu mocked rumors of his death, sipping coffee and jokingly counting
00:45his fingers to prove he wasn't replaced. While meant to calm speculation, some on social media
00:51insisted the footage looked AI-generated, fueling online debate. On Monday, Netanyahu released a
00:58new video titled, Sticking to the Guidelines and Winning Together. In it, he engages directly with
01:04Israelis, asking how they're doing, shaking hands, sharing smiles, and demonstrating hands-on
01:10leadership during a tense period for the country. The video comes amid escalating threats from Iran's
01:16Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, who have publicly vowed to pursue and kill Netanyahu,
01:22labeling him a child-killing criminal, in response to Israeli strikes targeting Iranian leadership.
01:28Despite these warnings, Netanyahu remains publicly visible, sending a clear signal of resilience.
01:35In a time when conspiracy theories, AI deepfakes, and real-world threats are all colliding,
01:41Netanyahu's latest appearance serves as both reassurance to Israelis and a defiant statement
01:48to his adversaries. He is alive, active, and leading from the front. From viral coffee shop videos
01:54to threats from abroad, one thing is clear, Netanyahu is proving that even in the eye of a storm,
02:01leaders find ways to stay visible, connected, and unshaken.
02:32After a video of Benjamin Netanyahu,
02:35sitting casually in a coffee shop, suddenly triggered explosive questions,
02:40is this video real, or is it AI? And the controversy became even bigger when Grok,
02:46the chatbot on X, Twitter, owned by Elon Musk, responded to users saying the clip is 100% deepfake.
02:53So, what is really going on? The video appeared on Netanyahu's official social media accounts.
02:59In the clip, the Israeli Prime Minister is seen sitting inside a cafe in Tel Aviv,
03:05calmly holding a cup of coffee, speaking directly to the camera, and dismissing claims about his death.
03:11He even raises his hand on camera, seemingly to show that he is fine and present.
03:16But instead of ending the debate, the video ignited even bigger questions online.
03:22Why? Because some users began analyzing tiny details in the footage, the lighting, facial movement, and hand gestures.
03:30Earlier videos had already triggered similar discussions, when people claimed Netanyahu's hand appeared to show six fingers,
03:37something often linked with AI image glitches. That claim was later debunked by media reports,
03:43but the suspicion didn't completely disappear.
03:46Then came the moment that blew the debate wide open.
03:50When users asked Grok about the cafe video, the chatbot responded that the footage was AI generated.
03:56In a follow-up answer, Grok went even further, saying it was 100% an advanced AI deepfake.
04:03The explanation given was that a sitting Prime Minister casually discussing sensitive regional operations in a public cafe seemed unrealistic.
04:12And that statement quickly spread across social media, triggering a storm of speculation.
04:17But another question started trending at the same time.
04:20If Netanyahu wanted to shut down the debate completely, why not appear live on television?
04:25In the past, the Israeli leader has often addressed the public through live podcasts and press conferences during major crises.
04:32So some online voices began asking, if he is alive and active, why only short recorded videos?
04:37Why no live appearance? No press briefing? No real-time interview?
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