Netanyahu Thanks Israelis for Amazing Support as Iran Threatens His Life Publicly

A composed and upbeat Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in a café-filmed video on X to push back against viral claims of his assassination, delivering words of gratitude to Israelis while confirming that military operations against Iran and Lebanon were actively underway. The video struck an unusual balance between warmth and wartime urgency, and quickly gained global traction. Netanyahu appeared healthy, relaxed, and completely in command.
The Prime Minister played on a Hebrew phrase expressing deep affection, joking that the only thing he was dying for was coffee. He then addressed the Israeli public with genuine feeling, calling their support “amazing” and crediting it with giving him and the country’s entire security establishment the energy to keep fighting. His acknowledgment of civilian courage was widely regarded as both sincere and strategically timed.
Netanyahu also took a moment to address a conspiracy theory holding that a recent press conference video had been AI-generated. The theory was based on what appeared to be a six-fingered image of the Prime Minister in the broadcast. He displayed both hands on camera and counted each finger one by one, turning the conspiracy into a source of gentle mockery.
Beyond the humor, the video contained concrete messaging about the state of Israel’s military campaign. Netanyahu confirmed that significant strikes were being carried out in Iran and Lebanon, while refraining from sharing tactically sensitive information. He urged all Israelis, leaders and civilians alike, to follow Home Front Command instructions and remain close to protected rooms.
The response from Iran was far less lighthearted. The IRGC issued a formal declaration through state media pledging to kill Netanyahu, describing him in hostile terms and framing the threat as part of their broader military strategy. The stark combination of a warm, humorous café video from Jerusalem and a state-sanctioned death threat from Tehran illustrated the gravity of the ongoing conflict.