In the heart of Sanaa, Yemen, 19-year-old Rashed Al-Haddad has emerged as a minor celebrity through his captivating social media posts.
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Despite not being a member of the Iran-backed group, Al-Haddad, often dubbed “Tim-Huthi Chalamet” for his striking resemblance to Hollywood star Timothee Chalamet, has become a telegenic TikToker with cherubic curls. His content, occasionally set to triumphant music, features him brandishing the Yemeni flag, accompanied by a ceremonial dagger thrust into his belt.
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Amidst offers for fashion shows and advertisements, Al-Haddad has chosen to leverage his newfound fame for a cause close to his heart: the Palestinian struggle. The young influencer, residing in the rebel-held capital of Sanaa, emphasizes his commitment to promoting awareness about the Palestinian cause through his growing social media presence.
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Despite facing content bans on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook – owned by Meta – Haddad remains undeterred. Creating new accounts and embracing comparisons to Hollywood’s Chalamet, he perseveres to reach a global audience, sending messages to the West and staying true to the core cause of advocating for Palestine.