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.