'Is It AI?': Netanyahu's 'Disappearing' Ring In Latest Video Again Fuels Death Rumours

Last Updated:March 17, 2026, 10:26 IST

Amid death rumors, Israel's PM Netanyahu shared a video on X, sparking speculation as his ring appears to vanish. The video counters death claims, showing him in Jerusalem.

Amid death rumours, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday shared a video from his official X account that has triggered fresh speculation online, with viewers claiming a ring on his finger appears to disappear briefly as he moves his arm.

“BREAKING: WHY DOES NETANYAHU’S RING DISAPPEAR AS HE MOVES HIS ARM… Is this also AI??" one user wrote on X.

Another said, “I slowed it down frame by frame! Benjamin Netanyahu’s ring seems to just disappear while he is moving his hand. This is 100% real footage that I screen-recorded directly from the video he posted today. Starting to freak me out…," while sharing a slowed clip of the Israeli PM.

The footage shows Netanyahu walking outdoors in Jerusalem and interacting casually with civilians. It was released amid persistent rumours about his death circulating online during the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the United States and Iran.

The video appears aimed at countering those claims, which intensified in recent days as the regional conflict escalated following joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran that began on February 28 and Tehran’s subsequent retaliation.

Netanyahu Interacts With Locals

In the clip, Netanyahu is seen speaking with locals. “How beautiful. Thank you very much. Thank you. Good. Let’s soak up some sun," he says. At one point, he notices a dog and asks, “Whose dog is this? What breed?" A woman replies, “Canaanite-Israeli." He continues, “Canaanite-Israeli, well done. It’s also good for her to get out a bit. It’s good for all of you. Did you come out to get some air?" before adding, “Of course, as long as there is a protected space nearby."

Questions about the authenticity of recent videos featuring Netanyahu had already surfaced after another clip appeared to show him with six fingers, prompting claims of possible AI manipulation.

On Sunday, he had dismissed rumours about his death in a separate video filmed at a Jerusalem café, joking, “I am dead… for coffee," before raising both hands and saying, “Do you want to count my fingers? You can see them here… and here. See? Very nice."

Netanyahu Missed Several Key Meetings Recently

Speculation had grown after unverified reports on social media suggested that Netanyahu missed multiple recent cabinet meetings during the ongoing Iran conflict, with some alleging he skipped seven in a row, raising concerns about his health and whereabouts. Videos showing meetings where he was not visible fueled speculation, though there is no confirmation that the footage was from recent sessions and may be from earlier meetings.

The rumours escalated into claims that he had been critically injured or killed in an airstrike. Israeli authorities have dismissed these reports as false, stating that Netanyahu is alive, actively managing government affairs, and has appeared in recent photos and videos to counter the claims.

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