Fact-Check: Viral video claiming Netanyahu has six fingers is fake
Note: AI technology was used to generate this article’s audio.
- Viral video of 'Israel' PM Netanyahu showing six fingers on one hand is digitally manipulated.
- Original footage confirms Netanyahu’s appearance is authentic; AI-generated claims are false.
A video circulating online claimed to show 'Israel' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking, with social media users asserting it was created using artificial intelligence. The claim centered on an apparent six-finger anomaly on Netanyahu’s hand, a visual error often linked to AI-generated deepfake content.
The latest video released by the Israeli government shows that it was AI generated because Netanyahu has 6 fingers. Where is he pic.twitter.com/SRFDrszP6F
— Dr.Sam Youssef Ph.D.,M.Sc.,DPT. (@drhossamsamy65) March 13, 2026
Open-source research and fact-checking of the full speech on the official Government Press Office (GPO) website found no evidence of a sixth finger. The six-finger appearance is a visual glitch, confirming that the video does not reflect the original footage.
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The original video, posted by Netanyahu on his official X account, shows no such anomaly. Digital forensics analysis using the Have Moderation tool confirmed the clip’s authenticity, showing no evidence of AI generation. Claims suggesting the altered video implied Netanyahu’s absence or death were also found baseless.
אתמול במסיבת העיתונאים עמדתי על היעדים הברורים של המערכה: פגיעה במשטר הטרור באיראן, המשך המאבק מול שלוחותיו, והבטחת ביטחונה ועתידה של ישראל.
— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) March 13, 2026
אנחנו לא מחכים. אנחנו יוזמים, אנחנו תוקפים ואנחנו עושים זאת בעוצמה.
צפו בדברים המלאים >> pic.twitter.com/hubJWVdiKQ
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In a separate statement, Netanyahu reaffirmed 'Israel’s' military and security operations targeting Iran’s missile and nuclear capabilities. He emphasized coordination with the United States under what he described as an “unprecedented alliance”, aimed at preventing Tehran from developing weapons that could threaten 'Israel'.
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Netanyahu also addressed Iranian citizens, urging them to seek political change within their country, framing recent strikes against the Revolutionary Guard and Basij forces as part of creating conditions for internal reform.
He added that 'Israel' would continue operations until threats are neutralized while expanding alliances across the Middle East. At a press conference, Netanyahu described the campaign’s goals as striking the “terrorist regime in Iran”, countering its allies, and ensuring the security and future of 'Israel'. He concluded, “We do not wait, we strike first and continue to act with force”.
