Hamas’ Sinwar Does Not Have Any Social Media Accounts
The Claim
Using Twitter, Yahya Sinwar tweeted about a visit by Hamas’ delegation to Cairo.
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Several news websites reported on tweets made by a Twitter account named Yahya Sinwar, Chief of Palestinian Gaza-based Hamas. The account made many tweets – the latest of which was posted on Oct. 02, 2021 – regarding Hamas’ delegation visit to Cairo. The tweet reads that the visits are aimed at “conducting talks with senior Egyptian intelligence officials to address issues concerning the ceasefire and prisoner exchange between the Resistance and the Occupation."
Photos show screenshots of Sinwar’s alleged tweets.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the claim and verified that the alleged Twitter account does not belong to Sinwar. The account’s bio reads that a Sinwar fan runs it and that the account is not official.
Hamas also confirmed through its official website that Yahya Sinwar, the movement’s Chief in Gaza, does not have any social media accounts on any social media platform, whether it is Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or any other platform.
Hamas also cautioned the media against failing to quote the movement’s official websites and platforms when attributing statements to it or any of its leaders or spokesperson.
Hamas also announced this Oct. 02 that a delegation headed by its head of political bureau will be directed to Cairo on Oct. 03, at the invitation of the Egyptian authorities.
Translated by: Ahmed Al Masri
