In recent days, the case of the Syrian YouTuber Hadeel Al-Ali, known as "Um Saif," has turned into one of the most widely circulated topics on social media platforms.
Activists on social media circulated news that Turkish authorities had discovered the bodies of the Syrian YouTuber Hadeel Al-Ali, known as "Um Saif," and her sister, causing a stir and sadness among her millions of followers. After Um Saif announced her retirement from YouTube through a video posted on her channel, the news about the discovery of her and her sister’s bodies spread across social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. However, the news of her body being found is incorrect, as "Um Saif" appeared in a television interview after the rumor emerged. The video posted by "Um Saif" sparked widespread controversy on social media, with some considering that she was in danger or under threat, citing a gesture she made with her hand, which some interpreted as a hidden signal indicating she was in danger, in addition to a bruise on her wrist.