Amid Death Rumours, Netanyahu's Latest Video Message Greets Iranians On Persian New Year
Tel Aviv, Israel: Amid rumors of the death of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli leader has posted two videos rejecting the claims and asserting that he is alive. Both sparked online debate showing potential edited elements, including an alleged six-fingered hand, and inconsistencies, prompting many to believe the videos may be AI-edited.
Notably, on Tuesday, the Israeli prime minister sent another video message wishing Iranians a happy Nowruz, the Persian New Year. The greeting comes amid the US-Israeli bombing campaign across Iran continues to hit civilian facilities, destroying crucial infrastructures, including oil hubs and financial institutions.
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In an X post on his official social media handle, the Prime Minister wrote, “To the brave people of Iran, I wish you, as I do every year a happy holiday season, beginning with the Festival of Lights,” adding that the new year signifies the age old belief of the Iranian people that light will triumph over darkness, that good will triumph over evil.
Prime Minister Netanyahu:
To the brave people of Iran, I wish you, as I do every year a happy holiday season, beginning with the Festival of Lights.
It signifies the age old belief of the Iranian people that light will triumph over darkness, that good will triumph over evil. pic.twitter.com/PoY2Mhlg6p
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) March 16, 2026