What’s happening

Uri Geller, an Israeli psychic and entertainer, circulated a photograph of what he claimed was a UFO in Israel that a senior IDF officer sent to him. Geller posted the image on the social platform X, stirring debate among internet users about its authenticity.

Why it matters

The image sparked a conversation about unidentified aerial phenomena and extraterrestrial life, subjects that have gained mainstream interest following recent acknowledgments by governments worldwide of unexplained sightings. Geller’s notoriety and the claim of a military connection add weight to the discourse.

Details

The picture shows a gray object hovering beside a road in southern Israel near a “sensitive installation.” While Geller suggested an alien origin, connecting it to a Harvard scientist’s hypothesis and recent Pentagon discussions, social media users and a community note on the platform suggested it might simply be a digitally altered streetlight.

Yes, but

Despite the skepticism, Geller defended the image’s odd appearance, suggesting that it was “manipulated by something” and expressing his belief that it was not a lamppost. He acknowledged the possibility of the photo being altered but found the timing unlikely due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

The response

Uri Geller engaged with his audience, asking for their opinions and theories about the strange object in his post. The conversation has spanned from dismissive skepticism to intrigued speculation, highlighting the public’s divided belief in the existence and visitation of extraterrestrial beings.

The big picture

This incident, although minor in the grander scheme, reflects the larger trend of social media’s role in distributing information, questioning narratives, and as a battleground for facts versus disinformation.

This story was first published on jpost.com.