Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has posted a video of himself on social media, debunking rumors that he is dead or injured. The rumors, which were spread by Iranian state media and online in Iran, prompted Netanyahu to respond with a pun on the word ‘dead’ in Hebrew slang, saying he is ‘crazy about coffee’ and ‘crazy about my people.’ The video, taken at a cafe in occupied Jerusalem’s outskirts, was posted on Netanyahu’s Telegram account and verified by Reuters through file imagery of the cafe and multiple videos and photos of Netanyahu’s visit. This move comes as the conflict between Israel and Iran continues, with the US and Israel launching attacks on Iran on February 28. Since then, Netanyahu has visited towns hit by Iranian missiles, a hospital, port, and military bases, but with limited media access. The Israeli Prime Minister, who rarely gives interviews or holds news conferences, convened his first press conference since the start of the war via a video link on Thursday. Emergency safety restrictions in Israel have banned public gatherings, keeping most people at home or close to shelters and safe rooms, with schools shut across most of the country. The situation remains tense, with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps threatening to kill Netanyahu. In Pakistan, the conflict is being closely monitored, with many concerned about the potential implications for regional stability. As the situation continues to unfold, it is clear that the conflict between Israel and Iran will have far-reaching consequences, and leaders like Netanyahu will play a crucial role in shaping the outcome.
