Netanyahu isn’t dead, it seems

By Easton Martin | March 19, 2026

Social media, especially X, has been saturated with claims regarding the death of Benjamin Netanyahu following a series of unusual video clips this past week.

Many initially pointed toward a specific televised address where the Prime Minister appeared to have a sixth finger as proof of a sophisticated deepfake. This theory gained significant momentum across social media platforms because the regional conflict has created an environment ripe for speculation.

​Netanyahu attempted to take direct action to dismantle these narratives by appearing in a casual video at a Jerusalem cafe. This informal interaction served as further fuel to the fire of speculation, causing many to question why he would travel so far for essentially a photo op at a time like this.

It seems however that Netanyahu has finally put these rumors to bed, holding a live press conference today in front of numerous journalists. Netanyahu engaged in a lengthy question and answer session where he discussed complex military operations and the current security status of the nation. 

Undoubtedly, there will continue to be speculation that it is all an elaborate hoax, or some kind of Jewish PSYOP.