Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has released a video showing himself drinking coffee at a café, responding to rumours circulating in Iranian media that he had been killed or injured.

The short clip was posted on Netanyahu’s Telegram account on Sunday after reports spread in Iran suggesting the Israeli leader was dead. In the video, Netanyahu is seen sitting at a café on the outskirts of Jerusalem speaking with an aide.

During the exchange, the aide asks about the rumours. Netanyahu responds with a light-hearted remark involving a Hebrew slang expression.

“I’m crazy about coffee,” he says while picking up a cup. “You know what? I’m crazy about my people.”

Video filmed at Jerusalem café

The video appears to have been recorded at a café outside Jerusalem. Reuters said it verified the location by comparing the café’s interior with previous images of the venue.

The date was also confirmed using photos and videos posted by the café on Sunday that showed Netanyahu visiting the location.

The footage was released after Iranian state media broadcast claims that the Israeli prime minister had been killed or wounded, rumours that later circulated widely online in Iran.

Limited public appearances during conflict

Since the start of the conflict between Israel and Iran on 28 February, Netanyahu has made several visits to areas affected by the fighting.

These have included trips to towns struck by Iranian missiles as well as visits to a hospital, a port and military bases.

However, most of these appearances have been filmed by Netanyahu’s office, with limited access for journalists.

Restricted media access

Netanyahu has held few direct briefings with Israeli media since the conflict began. His first press conference of the war took place on Thursday and was conducted via video link.

The format mirrored a similar remote press briefing he used during a previous conflict with Iran last year.

Security restrictions imposed since the start of the war have also limited public activity across Israel. Authorities have banned large gatherings and advised residents to remain close to shelters.

Schools across most of the country have been closed as a precaution.

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AI-generated video?

Any truth in the rumors that he has gone to Florida, USA, to join his son?

2 minutes ago, JimHuaHin said:

AI-generated video?

Any truth in the rumors that he has gone to Florida, USA, to join his son?

No, its a real video

Well we can keep hoping.

If Iran ever succeeded in offing Netanyahu , there wouldn't be many wet eyes in the house.

Dead or alive he’s in big poo poo. I hope he stays alive long enough to see his greater Israel dream crushed so Israelis can live happily alongside rest of the region.

The explanation of the timing of the video is not convincing. Proof of life usually involves the individual concerned holding up a current newspaper on which the date is clearly visible

I think he could have stopped at crazy...

Trouble is, the next warhawks could be worse. Hard to believe, I know.

Why are people raising hope then dashing it?

Bibi should retire and drink coffee for the rest of his life.

At first I thought this was a non story, until people pointed out it is AI (Iranians trolled this video with their own version). I was thinking, why would Israel bother to put this video out. Then I heard the news that Bibi missed the security cabinet meeting he is supposed to chair (in the middle of a war that he is losing). Something is up with him.

Three deep fake AI Videos of him now.

So many indications.

This last video looks even more AI, polished. Also still zero explanations for his general absence... I mean I can generate photos half that quality just on a small game computer without Internet.

Good to see he is alive and well

He’s a good old boy is Benjamin

More guts than you could hang on a fence

I'm not sure that coffee video isn't AI.

On 3/16/2026 at 7:03 AM, ASEAN NOW News said:

“I’m crazy about coffee,” he says while picking up a cup. “You know what? I’m crazy about my people.”

It would have been a far more believable video if he had said"

"You know what? I am crazy!"

If only he had the necessary insight and power of introspection.