‘Yes Mike, I am alive,’ Netanyahu shares 6th video to prove he's not dead

The latest video, however, has drawn fresh scrutiny after Grok gave conflicting responses—initially labelling it as AI-generated and later stating it was real.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shared yet another video on his official X account to counter persistent rumors about his death, following earlier clips like the cafe appearance and the viral “ring disappearing” video.

The latest video, however, has drawn fresh scrutiny after AI chatbot Grok gave conflicting responses—initially labelling it as AI-generated and later stating it was real.

In the clip, Netanyahu is seen alongside Mike Huckabee, US Ambassador to Israel. Mocking the rumors, he says, “Yes, Mike. Yes, I’m alive,” before joking, “We shake hands with five fingers in each hand,” a clear jab at the viral “six fingers” conspiracy theory circulating online.

During the interaction, Huckabee remarks that US President Donald Trump had asked him to check on Netanyahu. The Israeli leader then pulls out a card and quips, “I’m alive, but I have this card—no, don’t read it.” He goes on to describe it as a 'punch card', adding that he had crossed off two names and that more remained. The names were said to refer to Iranian leaders who were reportedly killed yesterday in Israeli strikes.

Netanyahu also reiterates Israel’s stance, saying it is targeting those pursuing nuclear weapons and threatening Israel and the United States.

Sharing the video, he wrote that it was good to “cross names off the list,” adding that doing so alongside American allies made it even more significant.

Despite this, X’s Community Notes again suggested the clip could be AI-generated, and several users echoed similar doubts in the comments.

Huckabee, however, pushed back, posting a photo from the meeting and saying Netanyahu was alive and in high spirits.

The confusion deepened after a user asked Grok about the video’s context. In one reply, the chatbot called it a satirical, AI-generated clip referencing “proof of life” videos.

In another response to a similar query, it reversed its stance, saying the footage appeared authentic, citing natural movements, lighting, and consistency with reports from media outlets.

Huckabee directly responded to Grok’s claim, insisting the meeting was real and that he was present, rejecting any suggestion of AI involvement.

The controversy comes amid widespread online speculation claiming Netanyahu had been killed during the ongoing conflict with Iran, fueling a wave of misinformation across social media.