Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used a quiet moment at a café to send a loud message — he was very much alive and very much in charge. In a video posted to X, he ordered coffee with calm confidence, turning what might have been a tense political moment into a display of composed leadership. The footage spread quickly across international news and social media platforms.
The Prime Minister drew on a Hebrew expression, telling viewers he was “dying” only for coffee. He then spoke directly to the Israeli people, praising their extraordinary spirit and describing their support as a cornerstone of the ongoing military effort. He said their resilience empowered not only himself but the government and the Israel Defense Forces as a whole.
Netanyahu also stepped into a separate controversy, addressing viral claims that a recent press conference had been generated using AI technology. The speculation had stemmed from an image in the press conference footage where he appeared to have six fingers. He countered by holding both hands up to the camera and carefully counting his fingers in front of the lens, poking fun at the theory.
On the military front, Netanyahu confirmed that active and significant Israeli operations were underway in both Iran and Lebanon. He declined to specify details but assured the public that the operations were having a strong impact. He also called on all Israelis to strictly comply with civil defense instructions, stressing that proximity to protected spaces was essential for everyone’s safety.
At the same time, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard was not laughing. The IRGC released a statement pledging to kill Netanyahu, and Iranian state media broadcast the threat widely. The official nature of the threat, combined with the volatile state of the conflict, served as a sobering reminder of just how dangerous the situation remained despite Netanyahu’s measured humor.