, March 18 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed online rumours about his death, appearing in a new video alongside US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee.

The clip comes after days of speculation over Netanyahu's absence and misleading posts suggesting he appeared with "six fingers" in earlier footage. In the video, Netanyahu told Huckabee, "Yes, Mike. Yes, I'm alive," while joking about the ongoing Israeli strikes against Iranian leaders, including Ali Larijani.

Huckabee, in a light-hearted exchange, said US President Donald Trump had sent him to check on Netanyahu's wellbeing. Netanyahu praised the joint US-Israeli efforts against Iran, saying, "We are very proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with them and get rid...