Trending Now - Netanyahu Addresses Online Rumors of Assassination Attempts
WHO:
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
President Trump
US ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz
WHAT:
Netanyahu posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) on March 12th, 2026, addressing rumors of his assassination.
Netanyahu joked about the rumors, stating, “They say I’m what?” and mentioned, “I think coffee is to die for, I think my nation is to die for.”
The IRGC vowed to kill Netanyahu, referring to him as a “child-killer” in Iranian state media.
Israel joined the US in launching a war against Iran on February 28th, 2026.
Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claimed to have killed two senior Iranian intelligence officers on March 14th, 2026.
Reports indicated that Israel carried out strikes that killed the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
WHERE:
Israel
Iran
Lebanon
Coffee shop where Netanyahu filmed his video
WHEN:
Netanyahu's video was posted on March 12th, 2026.
The war against Iran began on February 28th, 2026.
The IDF claimed to have killed Iranian officials on March 14th, 2026.
WHY:
Rumors of Netanyahu's assassination were fueled by unverified online claims and conspiracy theories.
The IRGC has a history of plotting against Netanyahu due to ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran.
HOW:
Netanyahu addressed the rumors through a video on social media, showcasing his hands to dispel claims of having six fingers.
The IDF conducted airstrikes against Iranian targets as part of the ongoing conflict.
(UPDATED March 15, 2026 19:07 UTC)
In a video posted on March 12, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed rumors of his assassination, jokingly questioning, “They say I’m what?” while also emphasizing his commitment to his nation. This comes amid heightened tensions, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed to kill Netanyahu, labeling him a “child-killer,” following Israel's military actions against Iran, which began on February 28. Just last Monday, the Israeli Defense Forces claimed to have killed two senior Iranian intelligence officers, further escalating the conflict that has seen strikes against Iranian targets, including the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.