Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video on Sunday showing himself casually drinking coffee at a café outside Jerusalem, responding to rumors circulated by Iranian state media claiming that he had been killed or seriously injured.

The short clip, shared on Netanyahu’s official Telegram account, shows the prime minister sitting at a table with an aide while the two discuss the reports spreading across Iranian media and social networks. During the exchange, Netanyahu joked about the rumors, using a Hebrew slang expression that plays on the word “dead,” which can also mean being extremely enthusiastic about something.

Reaching for his coffee cup, Netanyahu quipped that he was “crazy about coffee” before adding that he was also “crazy about” his people, delivering the remark with a smile.

The video was filmed at a café on the outskirts of Jerusalem. Reuters verified the location by comparing the interior of the café seen in the footage with existing images of the establishment. The timing of the video was also confirmed through multiple photos and clips posted by the café on Sunday documenting Netanyahu’s visit.

The rumors about Netanyahu’s supposed death spread widely in Iran after being broadcast by Iranian state outlets and amplified across social media platforms inside the country. The claims emerged during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, which intensified after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iranian targets on February 28.

Since the beginning of the conflict, Netanyahu has made several controlled public appearances, including visits to Israeli towns struck by Iranian missiles, as well as trips to a hospital, port facilities, and military bases. However, media access to those visits has been limited, with most footage released directly through the prime minister’s office.

Netanyahu has also largely avoided traditional press interactions during the conflict. Last week, he held his first press conference since the start of the war, speaking to reporters through a video link rather than in person. The format was similar to one he used during Israel’s previous 12-day conflict with Iran earlier this year.

The war has also led to strict emergency safety measures across Israel. Authorities have banned large public gatherings and encouraged residents to remain close to shelters or protected rooms. Schools have been closed across much of the country as the government maintains heightened security precautions amid the ongoing exchange of attacks.