A young Yemeni influencer, known as 'Tim-Houthi Chalamet', is attracting social media attention for his promotion of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels and their support for Palestinians in Gaza. Rashed Al-Haddad, the influencer identified by AFP, has been depicted gazing smolderingly into the camera as he boards a hijacked ship, using his TikTok platform to spread messages about the Houthi movement's activities, including attacks in the Red Sea. This phenomenon is part of a larger trend where Gen Z is increasingly turning to TikTok for information on a range of topics, including political activism and global issues.
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Watch: “Tim-Houthi Chalamet,” a young Yemeni influencer is gaining attention for his looks, while promoting the Houthis' support for Palestinians. #Yemen #Houthis Read more: https://t.co/7bDQvGUmMf https://t.co/d7dS6F3cgx
Watch: “Tim-Houthi Chalamet,” a young Yemeni influencer is gaining attention for his looks, while promoting the Houthi’s support for Palestinians. #Yemen #Houthis Read more: https://t.co/7bDQvGUmMf https://t.co/bu4s06sLbe
TikTok is the new Google for Gen Z as users seek out influencers for answers on everything from medical advice to Gaza war https://t.co/ApJQIiJNWL https://t.co/qn3kOMRbY2
VIDEO: Dubbed "Tim-Huthi Chalamet" by social media users, young Yemeni influencer Rashed Al-Haddad is gaining attention as he promotes certain causes: Iran-backed Huthi rebels and Palestinians in Gaza. https://t.co/Yxs7xhtOg3
"Tim-Houthi Chalamet": Handsome TikToker Spreads Yemen Rebels' Message https://t.co/vey1NU0aD1 https://t.co/rb0tfZOmEl
Gazing smolderingly into the camera as he boards a hijacked ship, a young influencer is gaining attention as he promotes #Yemen’s Houthis, their attacks in the Red Sea, and calls for an end to Palestinian suffering in #Gaza. #TimHouthiChalamet https://t.co/8zEkKe2xGR
'Tim-Houthi Chalamet': handsome TikToker spreads Yemen rebels' message https://t.co/dxsYDfJnml