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Netanyahu Dismisses Death Rumors, Urges Caution Amid Threats

3/16/2026

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Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister, addressed death rumors in a March 15, 2026 video at a cafe near Jerusalem, joking that "I’m dying for coffee."
Iranian state media claimed he was injured, while fact-checkers debunked a separate six-finger illusion.
Netanyahu said he is fine and dismissed the reports as fake news, urging people to stay near shelters as threats persist and the Israeli Defense Forces conduct operations.

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Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister, addressed death rumors in a March 15, 2026 video at a cafe near Jerusalem, joking that "I’m dying for coffee."
Iranian state media claimed he was injured, while fact-checkers debunked a separate six-finger illusion.
Netanyahu said he is fine and dismissed the reports as fake news, urging people to stay near shelters as threats persist and the Israeli Defense Forces conduct operations.