Coffeegate: Israeli PM Netanyahu Posts Video Confirming He’s Alive, But Many Internet Users Claim It’s AI

March 15, 2026

TL;DR

Rumors circulated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was seriously injured or killed in an Iranian strike.
Netanyahu's official X account posted a video to prove he is alive.
In the video, he jokes about being 'dying for coffee' and addresses rumors.
Many internet users claim the video was faked using AI, referring to it as 'Coffeegate'.
Specific claims of AI fabrication include a coffee cup that did not spill despite being full.
Russia Today promoted the claim that Israel released an AI video of Netanyahu.
Alex Jones issued video reports commenting on the claims.

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