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Hamas Leader's Wife Seen with $32,000 Birkin Bag Entering Gaza Tunnels Before Oct. 7 Attack

Oct 19, 2024, 08:17 PM

Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, was reportedly seen with his wife entering tunnels in Gaza on October 6, 2023, just hours before the group's attack on Israel on October 7. Photographs and videos circulating online show Sinwar's wife carrying a black Hermès Birkin handbag, estimated to cost between $20,000 and $100,000, with some estimates placing it at $32,000. The sighting has sparked criticism, highlighting the disparity between the wealth of Hamas leadership and the economic struggles of the Palestinian population in Gaza. Observers note that funds, including international aid, may have been diverted to enrich Hamas officials, pointing to the luxury handbag as an example. Some analysts question whether the bag is indeed a Birkin, but the controversy underscores concerns about corruption within Hamas.