Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has posted another video on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) after Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, labelled one of his earlier clips as "AI-generated". The new footage appears to show Netanyahu interacting with civilians in Israel while tensions in the region remain high.

Speculation about the authenticity of videos featuring Netanyahu began circulating online last week. A clip from a press conference appeared to show the Israeli leader with six fingers on one hand, prompting social media users to claim the footage might have been created using artificial intelligence.

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The claims spread widely across online platforms, raising questions about whether the video had been digitally altered or generated.

New footage shows Netanyahu meeting civilians

In the newly-shared video, Netanyahu is seen walking outdoors and speaking with locals while taking in the surroundings in Jerusalem.

"How beautiful. Thank you very much. Thank you. Good. Let's soak up some sun," Netanyahu said.

At one point, he notices a dog and asks about it. "Whose dog is this? What breed?"

The woman replies, "Canaanite-Israeli."

The Canaan Dog, also known as the Canaanite-Israeli dog, is recognised as Israel's national dog breed. Netanyahu continues chatting with people nearby.

"Canaanite-Israeli, well done. It's also good for her to get out a bit. It's good for all of you. Did you come out to get some air?" he asked.

"Of course, as long as there is a protected space nearby," he added.

A woman responds that a safe area is close by, to which Netanyahu says, "Great, that's what's most important. The IDF will win, and we will protect ourselves."

Netanyahu addresses rumours about his death

Before posting this latest clip, Netanyahu had already dismissed rumours circulating online about his death.

On Sunday, he shared a video of himself ordering coffee at The Sataf in the Jerusalem Hills. During the clip, he joked about the speculation.

"I am dead... for coffee," he said, using a Hebrew phrase that roughly translates to loving something to death. "You know what? I'm "dying" for my people. How they are behaving is fantastic."

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Netanyahu also raised both hands towards the camera, appearing to respond to the six-finger claims.

"Do you want to count my fingers? You can see them here... and here. See? Very nice."

Ongoing tensions in the region

The videos come as tensions continue in the Middle East. The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has now entered its 17th day following joint strikes carried out by Israel and the US on Iran last month.

The attacks reportedly killed Iran's 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and triggered a wider confrontation across the region.