Baby Yahya Sinwar: German hospital faces online fury over newborn’s name

A maternity ward in Leipzig, eastern Germany, has sparked a firestorm of controversy after posting an Instagram story celebrating a newborn named "Yahya Sinwar", adorned with three heart emojis.

The name, identical to the former leader of the Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza, has ignited a heated online debate, reflecting the deep divisions surrounding Israel's war on Gaza.

On 3 August, Leipzig University Hospital published its daily Instagram welcome posts for newborns.

Among the names, showcased on a chalkboard, was “Yahya Sinwar,” written with a heart dotting the “i”, under the word “Welcome.”

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