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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Michael Toledo

Did Benjamin Netanyahu Die on 8 March? Conspiracy Theories Surge Despite Several Proof-of-Life Videos

Videos show Netanyahu in recent settings, while officials and news outlets find no evidence behind the online rumors. (Credit: Screengrab from Benjamin Netanyahu/X)

Claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu died on 8 March have spread rapidly across social media, fuelling widespread speculation and confusion.

The rumour, which gained traction on platforms including X and Reddit, persists despite the release of multiple recent videos showing him alive. Some users, however, have dismissed these clips as artificially generated, intensifying debate over their authenticity and prompting questions about the reliability of digital content.

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