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The claim

"UNRWA scheint den Tod von Jihia al-Sinwar zu betrauern. Alle UNRWA-Konten haben einen schwarzen Streifen in ihrem Profil", heißt es in diesem Beitrag auf X. Die Behauptung findet sich in mehreren X-Beiträgen, in denen eine Streichung der Mittel für die UN-Organisation gefordert wird.

Original publisher’s rating

Falsch

Reviewed by DW ↗ ·

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Original review summary

The black band had appeared on UNRWA’s profile image before Sinwar’s death and signified solidarity with victims of the war, not mourning for him. DW also found that not all UNRWA accounts displayed the band.[S1]

Additional context

UNRWA’s Facebook profile image already showed the black band on October 11, 2023; the band was also visible on its X profile by October 22, 2023. [S1]

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Sources and attribution

  1. [S1] DW original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026

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