Benjamin Netanyahu deepfake video — Oct 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu utilized an AI-generated Lego-themed animation on social media to present his government perspective on the conflict.
- Reported date
- Oct 7, 2026
- Target
- Benjamin Netanyahu
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On the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared an AI-generated, Lego-themed animation on social media. The video was used to present the government's perspective regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
What happened
The animation reenacts the October 7 attacks and depicts subsequent Israeli military operations in Gaza. Through the Lego-themed medium, the video contends that Israel's primary objective is to prevent Hamas from launching further incursions. The content highlights specific measures Israel claims to have taken to protect civilian lives, including the issuance of evacuation warnings and support for a polio vaccination campaign, while simultaneously demanding that Hamas disarm. The video also explicitly denies allegations that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. This digital release occurred in the context of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued for Netanyahu regarding alleged war crimes, as well as an independent UN inquiry that concluded Israel committed genocide. The original October 7 attacks by Hamas resulted in 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages taken, while Israel's subsequent military campaign in Gaza has resulted in more than 70,000 deaths.