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00:26viral video, a shocking rumor, and now a dramatic comeback.
00:31Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has resurfaced with a new public message,
00:37right in the middle of swirling claims that he had been killed in Iranian strikes.
00:43So is the real Netanyahu back, or is the Internet being fooled again?
00:48The latest video, posted on the official account of the Israeli Prime Minister,
00:53shows Netanyahu addressing the people of Iran during a festive message.
00:58In it, he wishes Iranians well and speaks about hope, light, and victory over darkness.
01:05The brave people of Iran, I wish you, as I do every year, a happy holiday season,
01:12beginning with a festival of lights.
01:15It signifies the age-old belief of the Iranian people that light will triumph over darkness,
01:22that good will triumph over evil.
01:25This year, this holiday has special meaning.
01:29Celebrate it with your friends, your family.
01:32But the timing of this video is what's raising eyebrows.
01:35It comes just days after social media exploded with claims that Netanyahu had been killed
01:42or seriously injured during the ongoing conflict with Iran.
01:46The rumors were fueled by viral clips showing strange visual glitches.
01:51In one video, Netanyahu appeared to have six fingers.
01:55In another, his teeth seemed to disappear mid-sentence.
01:59These clips spread rapidly, with many users calling them proof of AI-generated deepfakes.
02:05As the clips gained traction, conspiracy theories quickly followed.
02:10Some users claimed Netanyahu had been killed and replaced with AI-generated videos.
02:15Others suggested the Israeli government was hiding the truth during wartime.
02:21Adding fuel to the speculation was Netanyahu's brief absence from public appearances during the conflict.
02:27That silence only intensified questions about his safety and whereabouts.
02:32Then came Netanyahu's response.
02:34In a separate video, he directly mocked the rumors, holding up his hands and counting his fingers on camera, dismissing
02:42the bizarre claims.
02:43But even that didn't stop the theories.
02:46Experts and fact-checkers say the explanation is far less dramatic.
02:50They point to camera angles, motion blur, and video compression errors.
02:56Common issues that can create strange visual distortions, especially in low resolution or zoomed-in clips.
03:03Officials also confirm that there is no credible evidence that Netanyahu has been injured or killed.
03:09Recent appearances and official communications indicate that he remains active and in charge during the ongoing conflict.
03:16But the bigger story may not be about Netanyahu at all.
03:20It's about how quickly misinformation spreads in the digital age, where a single glitch can spark global conspiracy theories.
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