Media in Gaza report that Saleh al-Jafarawi, a well-known influencer in the Strip, was killed during armed clashes between Hamas and militias in Gaza City. Video footage circulating online shows his body. Times of Israel writes it.
According to sources, al-Jafarawi was killed by militias while covering the episode. Al-Jafarawi rose to prominence during the war because videos he shot went viral, with hundreds of thousands of followers on social media.
He first gained attention with a video recorded on October 7, 2023, in which he praised Hamas’ missile launches. During the war he also filmed himself reacting terrified and in tears to Israeli air raids. However, he was also accused on social media of having pocketed millions of dollars raised as donations for Gaza residents.