After Hezbollah’s drone attack on Israel near the Binyamina region on Sunday night, social media exploded with rumors. The incident, which left over 60 people injured, sparked a wave of false reports about the death of IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi. Unverified claims of Halevi’s assassination quickly spread online, adding to the chaos surrounding the event.
Soon after the attack, rumors of Halevi’s death began trending on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter). Posts with titles like “Halevi Assassination Reports” gained traction, causing confusion and leading many to speculate about the IDF leader’s fate. These posts were fueled by misinformation that spread quickly across platforms.
One major contributor to the rumors was American commentator Jackson Hinkle, who shared an unconfirmed report on his X account. He stated that Halevi had been assassinated, referencing sources that had not been verified. His post added to the growing …