Viral Video of Netanyahu Misleadingly Linked to Missile Attack

A video of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was misattributed to a current event, claiming he was fleeing an Iranian missile attack. PTI Fact Check clarified that the video dates back to Netanyahu running to cast a vote in the Knesset in December 2021.

A misinterpreted video featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has surfaced on social media, falsely implying that he was escaping from an Iranian missile assault.

PTI Fact Check Desk's inquiry determined that the footage, originally from December 2021, showed Netanyahu hurrying not for safety, but to participate in voting at the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset.

The viral clip was shared on numerous social platforms with inaccurate details. A reverse image search traced the video back to Netanyahu's official X account, affirming the original context and debunking the false narrative associated with it.

(With inputs from agencies.)