News of Netanyahu’s death spread amid missile blasts, storm on social media but silence of government and media

A news is spreading rapidly on social media. It is being said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has died. Many posts claimed that he died in the Iranian attack. Videos and photos are also being shared. People are promoting them by calling them genuine. Within a few hours this news reached many countries. Millions of people saw it in India also. But no official confirmation has come yet.

How did the story spread on social media?

Many social media accounts posted videos of the blasts. It was written along with these videos that this attack took place on Israel. Some posts said that government buildings were targeted. It was also written that Netanyahu was killed in the same attack. The videos look scary to watch. Scenes of missiles and explosions are seen. But investigation revealed that many videos were old. Some clips relate to earlier wars.

Did the names of other leaders also come up?

This rumor was not limited to Netanyahu only. The name of his brother Iddo Netanyahu was also added to some posts. Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir was also mentioned in some. They were also said to have been killed in the alleged attack. These posts were also shared a lot. People sent them forward without checking. But these claims were also not confirmed anywhere. Neither government said anything. Neither any major media told it as truth.

What do the government and media say?

There was no such announcement from the Israeli government. Even the world’s big news channels did not confirm this news. If something like this happens to the Prime Minister of any country. So the news spreads instantly all over the world. But nothing like this has happened yet. This clearly means that the matter is suspicious. Most experts are considering it as a rumour. Therefore, it is important to wait for official information.

Why do rumors spread during war?

When war or tension increases, rumors also spread rapidly. People share news quickly out of fear and anger. Social media algorithms also push sensationalist news. The more shocking something is, the faster it spreads. This is why sometimes lies run faster than the truth. This has been seen repeatedly especially in international conflicts. Therefore caution becomes very important.

Netanyahu’s recent activity?

A few days ago, Netanyahu appeared at a government meeting. He had reached the National Health Command Centre. Health Minister Haime Katz was also present with him. There he was given information about the health system. This meeting took place during a military operation. This means that they were active until recently. Therefore the news of sudden death seems even more suspicious. At present there is no official record of his death.

What precautions should people take?

Fact-checking experts are warning people. They say that not every news on social media is true. Investigation is necessary before sharing any big news. Government statements and trustworthy media should be trusted. Especially during times of war, false news becomes a weapon. Therefore, it is wise not to trust hastily. So far, Netanyahu’s death is being considered only a rumour.