Did Yahya Sinwar's Wife Really Carry A Birkin Bag As Claimed By Israel? Internet Doesn't Think So

Days after the assassination of Yahya Sinwar, former Hamas chief, Israeli authorities released footage of his wife carrying a Hermès Birkin bag. Samar Muhammad Abu Zamar reportedly carried the luxury bag, estimated to be worth $32,000 (around Rs 26.9 lakh) in a Gaza tunnel. The Israeli authorities compared the lifestyle of Sinwar’s family to the economic challenges faced by the Gazans at large.

The follow-up post from Israeli authorities read, “The bag carried by the wife of former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in recently published footage of the family was a $32,000 Birkin, according to IDF Spokesperson in Arabic, Lt.-Col. Avichay Adraee on Saturday evening.”

However, now, people are accusing the Israeli state of spreading misinformation about the wife of a former Hamas leader. While some questioned the claim, others made fun of the Israeli government for spreading false information.

An X user said, “They are not stupid, they know that’s not a Birkin, but they’re pandering to an audience of evil, delusional beings who are willing to believe anything Israel says so they can continue their support without feelings of guilt bc the ppl they’re murdering somehow deserve it.”

Another user commented saying, “Isn’t it embarrassing when an official account representing a state posts desperate propaganda? The world is laughing at you.”

To demonstrate that Hermes bags are always sewn and never made with “metal fixtures on leather to leather connection points,” a user posted images of Birkin and Samar’s bags. According to the user, the purpose of this manufacturing design is to keep the leather joints from wearing out.

Meanwhile, a user went on to say, “This is probably the only official state Twitter account which operates like a high-school newspaper. It’s actually a good reflection of the state you represent.”

“Even someone with zero fashion sense knows this bag ain’t no Hermès, not even close. How’s the official Israel account gonna mess that up? Y’all are embarrassing yourselves out here”, read a comment.

Yahya Sinwar was assassinated on October 16, 2024, during a clash with Israeli soldiers in the district of Tal as-Sultan in Rafah, Gaza.