Fernando Iglesias, an Argentine congressman, sparked controversy by sharing a viral video on X that claims Yahya Sinwar, the late Hamas leader, used a child as a human shield and hid in women's clothing before his death. The video, from a pro-Israel account, remains unverified.

Argentine congressman Fernando A. Iglesias ignited social media on Thursday, August 13, 2026, by sharing a viral video on his X account that accuses the late Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar of using a child as a human shield and hiding in women's clothing moments before his death. The tweet, posted at 7:54 AM, was accompanied by the message: 'La locura es total.' (The madness is total).

The video, originally published on August 12 by the account Vivid.🇮🇱, which has an openly pro-Israel profile, shows Sinwar in a crowd in Gaza holding a child, and claims he used the child for protection. It also alleges that before being killed by Israeli forces, he disguised himself in female attire. The post has amassed thousands of views and hundreds of comments.

The Tweet

'La locura es total.' — Fernando A. Iglesias, 13/08/2026.

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Context: The Death of Sinwar

Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, was killed by the Israeli army on October 16, 2024 in Rafah, according to international reports. His death marked a turning point in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, which escalated after the October 7, 2023 attack. Since then, various accounts of his final moments have circulated online, but many lack independent verification.

Reactions and Controversy

The video has sparked a wave of reactions. While some users support the version presented, others question it because it comes from a clearly biased source. In the comments, there is criticism of the narrative and also of the dissemination of unconfirmed content. Iglesias's tweet, known for his firm stances, quickly became a trending topic in Argentina.

It is important to note that the claims in the video have not been independently verified by international media. The account that published it describes itself as 'proudly Jewish and Zionist', which invites caution when interpreting the content.

As of now, neither the Israeli government nor official Hamas sources have issued statements about these new accusations. The discussion remains open on social media, with thousands of users debating the veracity of the images and the context of the conflict.