Benjamin Netanyahu's latest proof-of-life video has 'ring disappearing' problem

Social media users pointed to what they claimed were irregularities. One user shared a slowed-down version of the clip, highlighting that Netanyahu’s ring seems to disappear, only to reappear again.

A newly released video of Benjamin Netanyahu has once again sparked online chatter, with users questioning a moment where his ring appears to vanish briefly.

In the clip, Netanyahu is seen interacting with people against a mountainous backdrop. The Hebrew caption on the video translates to: “Sticking to the guidelines and winning together.”

The video surfaced just hours after another clip of Netanyahu at a cafe was labelled as a deepfake by Grok. That earlier video had already fueled speculation, and this latest one quickly drew similar scrutiny.

Social media users pointed to what they claimed were irregularities. One user shared a slowed-down version of the clip, highlighting that at the 0:28 mark, Netanyahu’s ring seems to disappear, only to reappear around 0:30.

Others flagged visual inconsistencies, including what they described as distorted fingers in certain frames, suggesting the video might be AI-generated. Some even directly questioned why Netanyahu would post such content.

However, not everyone agreed with these claims. On X, Community Notes offered a different explanation, stating that the ring was missing for just a "single frame due to compression, motion blur and lighting reflection, and remained visible in surrounding frames — a common issue in compressed mobile videos."

Another note dismissed the speculation altogether, saying the ring never "actually disappeared but only appeared faint for a moment due to camera focus. It also pointed out that AI-generated videos typically contain multiple visible flaws and are still limited in length."

The video have being shared amid the online speculation about Netanyahu’s death. The earlier cafe video also did not convince netzines, with several continuing to claim the clip was AI-generated.