US EditionMamdani’s wife mourns death of Palestinian influencer Saleh al-Jafarawi, accused of being a Hamas sympathizer
Saleh al-Jafarawi, a Gaza-based influencer with over 250,000 followers, was killed amid factional clashes; Rama Duwaji publicly mourned him despite his controversial support for Hamas attacks.
- On October 12, 2025, Saleh al-Jafarawi, Palestinian influencer, was shot in the head and killed during fierce clashes in Gaza City's Sabra neighborhood, with a video on his account confirming his death.
- Known online as 'Mr. FAFO,' al-Jafarawi celebrated the October 7, 2023 attack and amassed over 250,000 followers on X while staging fake deaths up to 20 times.
- Rama Duwaji, artist and pro-Palestinian activist, publicly mourned Saleh al-Jafarawi on Instagram with four broken-heart emojis, prompting backlash from Israeli citizens and support from pro-Palestinian activists.
- New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, faces criticism as his family’s controversy may impact the Nov. 4, 2025 election with early voting starting October 25; he leads with 46% support among likely voters.
- Public mourning has reignited debate about social media influencers and public officials, with Mamdani previously running the NYC Gaza 5K for UNRWA and urging, `I hope you'll join me in donating`.
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New York City Mayoral Hopeful's Wife Mourns 'Mr. FAFO' — Influencer Who Glorified Oct. 7 Massacre
The wife of New York City mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani has stirred controversy after publicly mourning a Palestinian influencer known for openly celebrating the horrific Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel. Rama Duwaji, an animator who married the socialist politician in February, took to Instagram to express grief over the death of Palestinian social media […] New York City Mayoral Hopeful’s Wife Mourns ‘Mr. FAFO’ — Influencer Who Glorified Oct. …
'They're basically Hamas': Zohran Mamdani's wife mourns death of Palestinian influencer who celebrated Oct 7 attack, faces backlash - The Times of India
Middle East News: Rama Duwaji, wife of NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, mourned the death of Palestinian influencer Saleh al-Jafarawi. Jafarawi, known as \"Mr FAFO,
Rama Duwaji, wife of Zohran Mamdani, mourns death of Palestinian journalist Saleh al-Jafarawi, known for supporting Oct 7 attacks
Rama Duwaji mourns Palestinian journalist Saleh al-Jafarawi’s death, known for celebrating the Oct. 7 attacks, leading toglobal reactions.
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