Official Statement by AfgNews24 News Agency Regarding the “Six Fingers” Rumor About Benjamin Netanyahu

Official Statement by AfgNews24 News Agency Regarding the “Six Fingers” Rumor About Benjamin Netanyahu

The technical and editorial team of AfgNews24 News Agency has carefully and professionally reviewed the recently circulated video of Benjamin Netanyahu multiple times, conducting detailed zoom and frame-by-frame analysis.

• At first glance, a shadow appears on Netanyahu’s right hand that may create the illusion of a sixth finger. However, closer examination shows that this effect is solely the result of lighting angle and the shadow cast by the podium, and not an additional finger.
• A review of multiple frames from the video confirms that the hand shows a normal five-finger structure. Several international fact-checking organizations have reached the same conclusion.
• The rumor originated from a number of isolated screenshots that went viral on social media—particularly on X (Twitter) and Instagram on March 13—without the context of the full video.

Conclusion:

Our analysis indicates that the video in question is authentic and shows no definitive signs of being generated by artificial intelligence. Therefore, the claim suggesting “six fingers,” as well as the related assertions that the video is a deepfake or evidence of Netanyahu’s death, are unfounded.

AfgNews24 reaffirms its commitment to publishing accurate, responsible, and fact-checked news and will continue to refrain from spreading misinformation.

15 March 2026

AfgNews24 News Agency