Netanyahu Reported Dead, The Jerusalem Post Says It's Just Speculation

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12 Mar 2026 · 20:16 12 March 2026 20:16 WIB 4 minutes reading time: 4 minutes 8 read

Rumors of Israeli PM Netanyahu's death due to Iranian attack circulate. The Jerusalem Post calls it speculation without evidence. Last public activity shows

Kabar Netanyahu tewas akibat serangan Iran beredar luas, The Jerusalem Post sebut hanya spekulasi tanpa dasar. (Source: AI Gemini, Redaksi Literasi Hukum Indonesia)

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Rumors Emerge from Iranian Media, but Are Not Supported by Direct Evidence
Netanyahu's Exact Location Not Disclosed, but His Public Activities Are Still Recorded

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Netanyahu's Exact Location Not Disclosed, but His Public Activities Are Still Recorded

Although Netanyahu's exact whereabouts are not publicly announced, the record of his activities in recent days contradicts the death rumors. On March 6, 2026, Netanyahu was recorded visiting the site of the Iranian missile attack in Beersheba and delivering a statement there. The following day, on March 7, he again delivered a speech to the public regarding the Israeli military operation against Iran. Then on March 11, Netanyahu still uploaded a message on X addressed to the Iranian people, containing a call for them to “be ready to seize the momentum” if an opportunity for regime change arises.

This series of activities is important because it shows that Netanyahu is not only “unconfirmed dead”, but also still actively conducting political communication until this week. In other words, if the question is whether Netanyahu is still alive after the latest attacks, verifiable traces of public activity point to yes. What is not yet known to the public is his exact location at any given time, something that is commonly kept secret in a war situation.

Another rumor that had circulated, namely that Netanyahu had fled to Germany, was also not proven. Reuters reported that the official Israeli government plane, Wing of Zion, was indeed parked in Berlin for security reasons, but according to a German government source, the plane only carried crew, not Netanyahu or senior Israeli officials. This fact weakens the narrative that the government plane's flight is identical to Netanyahu's departure from Israel.

Overall, what can be concluded at this time is: Netanyahu is not confirmed dead, his exact location is not publicly announced, but his last verified public activity places him as still active until at least March 11, 2026. So, instead of being on the list of victims of the Iranian attack, Netanyahu so far still appears to be functioning as the head of government who continues to give statements and political messages in the midst of the ongoing conflict.