IDF footage claims Hamas leader Sinwar's wife carried lavish $32K Hermès Birkin handbag while fleeing through tunnels
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released footage showing former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and his family escaping into a tunnel beneath their home in Khan Younis, hours before Hamas launched its deadly attack on Israel on October 7. The footage, published on Saturday, highlighted Sinwar's preparation for his survival and that of his family while planning the assault.
Rear admiral Daniel Hagari, an IDF spokesperson, explained the significance of the video. «Even on the eve of the brutal massacre, Sinwar was busy with his survival and the survival of his family,» Hagari stated, emphasizing Sinwar’s priorities. «Hours before the massacre, Sinwar only cared about himself and his family while he sent terrorists for the murderous attack on Israeli children, women, and men,» he added.
Luxury Amid Hardship: Sinwar’s Wife with $32,000 Bag
The footage has gained widespread attention not just for its timing but also due to an expensive item spotted with Sinwar's wife, Samar Muhammad Abu Zamar. She was seen holding a Hermès Birkin bag worth $32,000 (approximately ₹27 lakh), a striking symbol of wealth amid the dire living conditions in Gaza. The Birkin bag, introduced in 1984 by French luxury goods brand Hermès, is a well-known status symbol due to its high cost and exclusivity.
IDF Arabic-language spokesperson lieutenant colonel Avichay Adraee took to X (formerly Twitter) to point out the vast disparity between the Sinwar family’s luxury lifestyle and the hardship endured by the majority of Gaza’s population. «While the people
