Where are Benjamin Netanyahu and his brother Iddo Netanyahu? Iranian media pushes shocking theories about Israeli PM's whereabouts Claims circulating on social media about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his brother Iddo Netanyahu being killed in Iranian missile or drone attacks have been debunked as false. The rumors, which gained traction following a series of strikes on Iran, suggest that Netanyahu may have been assassinated or injured in an attack. However, official sources and public appearances confirm that both Netanyahu and his brother are alive. Iranian state media, including the Tasnim News Agency, has amplified speculation about Netanyahu’s whereabouts, citing his recent absence from public events, heightened security measures around his residence, and the postponement of diplomatic engagements. These reports have fueled global discussions about the safety of the Israeli leader amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. The Iranian media’s focus on Netanyahu’s movements has been linked to the aftermath of strikes that reportedly targeted former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Social media platforms have seen a surge in unverified posts alleging that Netanyahu’s brother, Iddo Netanyahu—a physician and author—was killed in an Iranian airstrike in Tel Aviv. Some claims also suggest that Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, was injured in the same attack. However, these assertions lack credible evidence and have been refuted by Israeli officials. Iddo Netanyahu, who studied medicine at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and later practiced as a radiologist in the U.S., has not been confirmed as a victim of any attack. Netanyahu’s survival has been confirmed through his recent public appearances.#benjamin_netanyahu #ali_khamenei #tasnim_news_agency #iddo_netanyahu #miri_regev
Fact-Check: AI-Generated Image Viral as Benjamin Netanyahu Killed in Iranian Strikes A widely shared image depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu being held by several people, with visible injuries, has been identified as artificially generated. The image, which circulated on social media, claims Netanyahu was killed in Iranian strikes amid ongoing regional tensions. However, fact-checking efforts have determined the image is not authentic and the claim is false. Initial investigations involved running a Google reverse image search to verify the image’s origin, but no official sources confirmed the scenario depicted. Further checks into news reports revealed no Israeli media outlets corroborating Netanyahu’s death. Instead, Iran’s Tasnim News Agency published an article on 10 March speculating about Netanyahu’s “possible death and injury,” though this was not confirmed by credible sources. Analysis of the image highlighted several irregularities consistent with AI-generated content. The injuries on Netanyahu’s face appeared unnatural, with an overly smooth and unrealistic appearance. Additionally, the dust surrounding him faded uniformly around his face, lacking the chaotic, uneven patterns typically found in real-world debris. These anomalies raised suspicions about the image’s authenticity. To confirm, the image was tested using AI-detection tools such as Sightengine and Was It AI. Both platforms flagged the image as AI-generated, reinforcing the conclusion that it was created using artificial intelligence. The findings align with broader patterns observed in deepfake imagery, where such inconsistencies are common. While no official confirmation of Netanyahu’s death has been provided, the viral image has been debunked as a fabricated piece of content.#benjamin_netanyahu #iranian_strikes #tasnim_news_agency #ai_generated_image #deepfake_imagery
