Hoax! Photo of Prabowo with Israeli PM Claimed as Netanyahu's New Friend

Jakarta – A Facebook post displayed a photo of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alongside Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

The post was accompanied by a narrative claiming that Netanyahu referred to Prabowo as his new friend and threatened anyone who would trouble him.

The narrative in the post stated:

“Israeli PM: Prabowo Is My New Friend, Whoever Troubles Him Will Face Me!”

However, is the photo of Prabowo with the Israeli PM genuine?

Explanation:

Based on investigation, no official statement from Netanyahu was found referring to Prabowo as a personal friend or conveying threats to anyone.

Results from checking using the AI Detector Sightengine also indicated that the content showed signs of artificial intelligence-based manipulation.

Furthermore, as of the end of February 2026, no official report has confirmed a direct meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Therefore, the narrative claiming that Netanyahu considered Prabowo as a friend and threatened those who trouble him is a hoax.