Israeli Minister Shares AI-Generated Video of Netanyahu in Tehran
Israel's Innovation, Science and Technology Minister Gila Gamliel shared an AI-generated video depicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife walking through streets in Tehran, Iran's capital, posted with the caption "Next year in free Tehran." The video also depicted Gamliel, her spouse, and exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi and his wife in Tehran streets, reportedly raising tensions between the two countries.
What happened
Israel's Innovation, Science and Technology Minister Gila Gamliel shared an AI-generated video on social media depicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara walking hand-in-hand through streets in Tehran, Iran's capital, captioned 'Next year in free Tehran.'
The AI-generated video also depicted Gamliel and her spouse, as well as exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi, son of the deposed Iranian Shah, and his wife walking through Tehran streets.
Reported impact
The video was shared on 30 June 2025, shortly after a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran that began on 13 June 2025 ended with a ceasefire agreement.
Index analysis
During the 12-day conflict, Gamliel had called for continued attacks on Iran until 'the Tehran regime is overthrown.'
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Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.