What’s Behind the Netanyahu Death Rumours? Israel Denies Claims as IRGC Warns

Iran's powerful military force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has issued a strong warning against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.

According to a report by Iran's state-run news agency IRNA, the IRGC said it would continue pursuing Netanyahu as the conflict between the two countries intensifies.

IRGC Issues Strong Warning

In a statement cited by IRNA, the Revolutionary Guards reportedly warned that they would continue targeting the Israeli prime minister.

The statement said that if Netanyahu was still alive, Iran's forces would continue efforts against him with full force. The remarks highlight the rising hostility between Iran and Israel following recent military confrontations in the region.

The threat comes at a time when tensions across the Middle East remain extremely high due to ongoing attacks and counter-attacks involving several countries.

Israeli PM's Office Rejects Viral Claims

The IRGC's statement also comes amid rumours circulating online that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu had been killed or seriously injured in an Iranian strike.

However, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office quickly dismissed these claims.
Responding to queries from Turkey's Anadolu Agency, officials described the reports as false and confirmed that Netanyahu is safe.

According to the statement, the rumours spreading on social media about the Israeli leader's death are simply "fake news".

Viral Video Sparks 'Six-Finger' Controversy

The speculation began after a video address by Netanyahu on March 13 circulated widely online.

In one frame of the video, some viewers claimed that Netanyahu appeared to have six fingers on one hand, which triggered theories that the footage might have been created using artificial intelligence or manipulated digitally.

This claim quickly spread across social media platforms and fueled conspiracy theories about the Israeli leader.

AI Chatbot Clarifies the Claim

The confusion was later addressed by Grok, an AI chatbot available on the social media platform X.

The chatbot explained that the appearance of an extra finger was simply a visual illusion caused by the camera angle and lighting. It stated that there was no evidence that the video had been manipulated or generated using artificial intelligence.

Social Media Speculation Continues

Further speculation emerged when Netanyahu's son, Yair Netanyahu, remained inactive on social media for several days.

Some users interpreted the silence as a sign that something serious might have happened within the family. However, there is no confirmed link between the lack of posts and any harm involving the Israeli prime minister.

Rising Tensions in the Region

The incident reflects how misinformation and speculation can spread rapidly during periods of geopolitical conflict.

With tensions between Iran and Israel continuing to escalate, statements from military groups, viral social media claims, and political reactions are drawing global attention.

Officials from both sides continue to exchange strong rhetoric while international observers closely monitor developments in the region.