JAKARTA, LITERASIHUKUM.COM — Rumors that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was killed or seriously injured in Iran's retaliatory attack are once again circulating widely amid the escalating war in the Middle East. However, as of Thursday, March 12, 2026, there has been no credible public evidence or official confirmation stating that Netanyahu has died or suffered serious injuries. The report that triggered the speculation originated from Iranian media Tasnim, but Israeli media The Jerusalem Post assessed that the claim was not accompanied by direct evidence and relied more on a series of indirect indicators. 

Thus, the most accurate answer to the question “where is Netanyahu” at this time is not a real-time location that is open to the public. What can be verified from public sources is his last official activity trail, which indicates that he was still active at least until March 11, 2026. 

Rumors Emerge from Iranian Media, but Are Not Supported by Direct Evidence

Speculation began when Tasnim published a report stating that Netanyahu was likely dead or injured. However, even in reconstructions summarized by other media, the basis of the claim was only the absence of new Netanyahu videos for several days, reports of tightened security, and a number of diplomatic agenda developments that were considered odd. The Jerusalem Post called all of this speculative material, not evidence of an attack that hit Netanyahu. 

This means that, until now, what can be confirmed is only that the rumor is indeed circulating, not that its content is true. There are no photos, videos, official statements, or independent evidence confirming that Netanyahu is dead or seriously injured. Therefore, the issue is more appropriately understood as part of the fog of war information, when the absence of a leader from the public screen easily turns into a conspiracy theory. 

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.