Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been the subject of a widespread but ongoing claim that he is dead, fueled by AI paranoia. This comes after a video of Netanyahu giving an update on the Iran war sparked speculation about his well-being. Some viewers suggested that the video was AI-generated, suggesting that his hand appeared to have six fingers, a common artifact of generative artificial intelligence output. However, fact-checking website PolitiFact rated these claims false. Despite attempts by Netanyahu to debunk the rumors, users continued to search for signs of possible AI manipulation. The confusion around AI content comes as social media platforms incentivize users to recycle old photos and videos to increase excitement around viral news moments.