Social media again questions Netanyahu video showing ‘Israeli’ leaders
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- March 17 video shows Netanyahu with ‘Israeli’ defense minister and top officials announcing strike on Iranian targets.
- Social media users again raise doubts about empty chairs, lighting, and reactions
- Netanyahu posts follow-up videos, including skit with U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, confirming he is alive.
Social media users have again cast doubt on a March 17 video showing ‘Israeli’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alongside senior leaders at Tel Aviv’s Kirya headquarters. In the clip, Netanyahu and top officials announce the elimination of two high-ranking Iranian security figures, including former parliament speaker Ali Larijani, whose death Iran confirmed.
Viewers highlighted empty chairs, unusual lighting, and muted reactions from officials, fueling speculation that the video could be staged or altered. Online discussions labeled it a potential deepfake, echoing earlier conspiracy claims surrounding Netanyahu’s public appearances.
This looks like VP: Virtual Production.
— Robin Monotti (@robinmonotti) March 18, 2026
The room is filmed with people sitting in their seats and one empty seat in the middle.
Consequently, "Netanyahu", or the AI version of Netanyahu, is superimposed digitally on the room.
There is no reaction in the faces of the people in the… pic.twitter.com/ZckzPCHPpH
Netanyahu counters rumors
Netanyahu’s office rejected the claims, confirming the video’s authenticity. The prime minister later appeared in additional videos, including a lighthearted skit with US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, showing five fingers to prove he is alive.
Supporters said the videos reinforced ‘Israel’s’ decisive stance against Iran while signaling solidarity with Iranians seeking freedom from their regime.
The video follows strikes on Iranian security and energy targets, heightening regional tensions. Analysts note that the clip also serves to demonstrate unity among ‘Israeli’ leaders and counter misinformation circulating online.
