Trump needs to reject Netanyahu’s quest for a forever war Instead of regime change, all the bombing has produced so far is regime reinforcement and no end in sight The Guardian - US · Mar 18
Trump and Netanyahu may have jointly started the war in Iran, but ending it together will be difficult Donald Trump told reporters on board Air Force One on March 15 that his relationship with the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is “extraordinary”. Netanyahu has been rather less effusive, saying in recent days that their relationship is one of “dialogue, shared concepts, consultation and joint work”. The Conversation · Mar 18
Netanyahu denies death rumours in social media clip which Grok falsely branded AI Since the US and Israel began their military campaign against Iran on 28 February, Iranian state media and pro-regime accounts have pushed fake news about the death of Netanyahu and other senior Israeli political figures. Euronews · Mar 18
Benjamin Netanyahu Says Israel 'Knocked Out' Top Iranian Leaders as Tehran Airstrike Claims Spread Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel killed top Iranian figures in Tehran strikes, with Iranian media confirming deaths as tensions between the two countries escalate. International Business Times UK · Mar 18
Mother’s message to Trump and Netanyahu as four-year-old daughter left in coma after strike The mother of a four-year-old Iranian girl in a coma has sent a message to Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu after a US-Israeli air campaign destroyed their home. The Independent UK · Mar 18
As Israel prepares to implement the ‘Gaza model’ in Lebanon, where is the international reaction? This is not the time for empty condemnations but sanctions and arms embargos, says Ben Reiff, deputy editor of +972 The Guardian - UK · Mar 18
Trump aides foresee Iran endgame divide: "Israel doesn't hate the chaos" "Israel doesn't hate the chaos. We do." Axios · Mar 18
Iran war enters dangerous phase as regime shows resilience despite pressure Iran’s leadership is under pressure but the system is built to endure, says Middle East expert Professor Mehran Kamrava, warning the conflict could become a long and grinding war. Euronews · Mar 18
Netanyahu 'Too Tall?' Viral 'Proof of Life' Video With Huckabee Fuels Wild AI Conspiracy Storm A video featuring Benjamin Netanyahu and Mike Huckabee has sparked debate over AI manipulation, focusing on Netanyahu's height. International Business Times UK · Mar 17
Proof Of Life Or Proof Of AI? Here's Why Benjamin Netanyahu is Facing a Crisis of Authenticity False claims about Benjamin Netanyahu's death have spiralled into a deeper argument over manipulated video, public trust and what now counts as proof online. Even footage released to rebut the rumours has become part of the suspicion. International Business Times UK · Mar 17
Where Is Netanyahu? Viral Photo Fuels Death Rumours After AI Flags Image As 'Old' Amid Iran War Fears A viral image of Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked online speculation about his status, highlighting the role of AI in misinformation during geopolitical crises. International Business Times UK · Mar 17
'Continuing the war serves no purpose at the moment': former Israeli minister On the 18th day of the war in the Middle East, RFI spoke to Nitzan Horowitz, journalist and former Israeli Minister of Health, who called for an end to the US-Israeli operation. In his view, strikes against Iran will not bring down the regime and a ground offensive in Lebanon… Radio France Internationale · Mar 17
'Yes, Mike, I’m alive’: Netanyahu mocks death rumours again in new video with US envoy; says 'crossed off two names today' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu humorously addressed death rumors and AI-generated claims in a new video with US Ambassador Mike Huckabee. He also highlighted recent Israeli strikes on Iranian leaders, emphasizing strong US-Israel alliance against Tehran's nuclear ambitions. This follows previous videos debunking similar misinformation. The Times of India · Mar 17
International Business Times UK · Mar 17 Benjamin Netanyahu Is Alive: PM's Office Shares Image to Quash Viral Death Rumors Israel has released a new photograph of Benjamin Netanyahu in a command setting to counter viral claims that the prime minister was killed in Iranian strikes, insisting he is alive and directing the war.
Euronews · Mar 17 Kyiv open to discussing drone interception expertise with Netanyahu, Zelenskyy says Ukraine’s president said he is ready for a dialogue with the Israeli prime minister on drone interceptors and Kyiv’s expertise in countering Tehran's UAVs, as the Iran war entered its third week.
International Business Times UK · Mar 17 The Staged Strike: Did Netanyahu Order a Hit Just to Prove He's Not a Deepfake? Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, released a photo and a video of himself as he sought to rebut rumours that he was dead amid the spiralling Middle East war against Iran, but deepfake claims and conspiracy theories have intensified as rival narratives vie for control.
International Business Times UK · Mar 17 Is Ali Larijani Dead? IDF Strike in Tehran Eliminates Top Iranian Security Officials Israel says Ali Larijani was killed in an overnight strike in Tehran, but Iran had not publicly confirmed his fate by Tuesday evening. The claim came as Israel also said Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani was killed in what it described as a precise operation in the Iranian capital.
International Business Times UK · Mar 17 Targeted in Tehran: Why Gholamreza Soleimani was the IDF's Highest-Priority Target for Internal Security In a seismic blow to Iran's internal security, Israeli airstrikes in Tehran have killed Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani and reportedly assassinated de facto leader Ali Larijani.
International Business Times UK · Mar 17 Iran's Military Leadership Suffers Major Blow as Israeli Strikes Eliminated Top Security Leader Israel claims responsibility for airstrikes that killed senior Iranian military leaders, including Ali Larijani, escalating regional tensions
The Independent UK · Mar 17 Netanyahu appears in new video sending message to ‘brave people of Iran’ after claims he died Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu wished Iranians “Happy Holidays” in a video posted on X on Monday (16 March), after rumours spread that the Israeli prime minister had been killed or injured in an Iranian strike.
International Business Times UK · Mar 17 Netanyahu Debunks Death Rumours with New Video After Deepfake Controversy Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has released a high-definition video response to debunk viral death rumours and AI deepfake claims following a controversial café clip.
International Business Times UK · Mar 17 Why Internet Thinks Netanyahu is Dead After Bizarre '6-Finger' Video Sparks Conspiracy Frenzy A viral video glitch sparks wild rumours about Benjamin Netanyahu's death as AI fears and war misinformation collide online.
International Business Times UK · Mar 17 Netanyahu's Proof of Life Video on X Fake? Ring Glitch Sparks Global Alarm Over Authenticity The Netanyahu video glitch sparks concerns over deepfake and digital manipulation, leading experts to question the authenticity of the Prime Minister's proof of life, and highlighting broader issues about digital media reliability.
The Times of India · Mar 17 Netanyahu alive, video at cafe is not AI-fabricated: Israel’s envoy to India Israeli ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Monday rebutted claims that PM Benjamin Netanyahu was dead, while reiterating that the “operational opportunity” for the Israel-US joint strikes on Iran arose only after PM Narendra Modi left Israel on Feb 26. PM Modi had visited Israel days before the attacks and…