Overview
- Benjamin Netanyahu released a Telegram video on March 15 denying online claims that he had died.
- He showed both hands and counted his fingers to counter deepfake suspicions triggered by an earlier clip that appeared to show six fingers.
- Reports say the rumor gained traction after he went several days without a public appearance.
- In the video he said Israel was attacking Iran heavily and added that Lebanon was being targeted as well.
- The video opens with a café exchange in which he jokes about loving coffee, and it was quickly circulated by wire services including Reuters and Kyodo.