Did Netanyahu run into a bunker during the Iranian missile attack? The truth behind this viral video

Videos of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly running toward a bunker during Iran’s massive rocket attack late Tuesday have gone viral. Many pro-Iranian social media contacts too

Sirens wailed and thousands of civilians retreated to bomb shelters as Iranian missiles entered Israeli airspace. The Israeli military confirmed the attack, although explosions were heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and many onlookers took videos of projectiles lighting up the night sky. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) urged people to “remain vigilant and closely follow the instructions of the Home Front Command.”

Viral video of Netanyahu shows him running through hallways that some social media users say is a bunker. “Netanyahu runs to bunker after Iranian missile is fired,” one of the posts said.

One post said: “One of the most memorable scenes from Israel – Netanyahu flees to the bunker!”, while another said: “Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu runs to save his life… How many days will he spend in the bunker.” Hide bunkers.”

However, several social media users said the alleged video was three years old of him storming through the corridors of the Knesset, Israel’s parliament. The social media platform He had posted it on Twitter.”

Here’s a screenshot from Twitter showing “Context and Review”:

The post from three years ago shows Netanyahu rushing through the Knesset corridors to vote.

Watch the original video here:

The December 2021 video was posted by Netanyahu’s official X-handle in which he says: “I am always proud to run for you.” It was recorded half an hour ago in the Knesset.”