Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has put an end to swirling online death rumors with a short, humorous video that’s lighting up social media. Filmed at a casual Jerusalem café, the clip shows him alive, well, and craving caffeine—delivered with his signature blend of wit and defiance.

The rumors ignited after Netanyahu missed a high-level security meeting in Tel Aviv on March 14. Social media quickly filled with unverified claims of an assassination attempt tied to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, who’ve openly threatened him amid the ongoing shadow war. Iranian outlets fanned the flames with false reports of strikes, while conspiracy theorists pored over old footage for supposed deepfake clues like “six-fingered” hands.

In the 30-second video shared on X, Netanyahu strolls into the café, places his order, and quips, “I’m dead... for coffee!” He then holds up both hands to the camera, proving no AI trickery, before chatting with locals and praising Israel’s military and intelligence efforts. His office called it a direct shutdown of “fake news,” and it’s already gone viral with millions of views.

This isn’t the first time leaders face such hoaxes—think Zelenskyy rumors early in Ukraine’s conflict—but it highlights social media’s role in modern geopolitics. Fact-checkers swiftly debunked the claims, stressing official sources over viral speculation. Netanyahu’s response not only debunks the lies but boosts his image as steady amid Israel-Iran escalations. As tensions persist in the region, this light moment offers a breather, reminding us how quickly rumors spread—and how one coffee run can set the record straight.