Summary
On October 25, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted an AI-generated image on X depicting a nuclear explosion over Tel Aviv, alongside a warning about a “second genocide” and a message urging fearful Israelis to vote, according to the reporting. The image had first been posted on October 20 by Yuval Bloomberg and was shared by Netanyahu as the Israeli election on October 27 approached.
Opponents accused Netanyahu of using intimidation tactics, and Israel’s Channel 12 reported that White House officials expressed concern the post could miscalculate Iranian officials and risk escalation; Iran had not commented in the reporting provided.