Footballers in England may probably face authorized motion for utilizing the Pro-Palestine phrase “River to the sea” on social media, in accordance with the nation’s soccer governing physique, the Football Association (FA) Wednesday.
“After careful consideration, we will be sending communications to all clubs, emphasizing that this phrase is considered offensive to many and should not be employed by players in their social media posts,” stated an nameless FA spokesperson.
“If a football participant uses this phrase again, we will seek guidance from the police on how to address and respond to it,” the spokesperson additional added.
The FA’s assertion got here in response to a social media publish by Hamza Choudhury, a midfielder for Leicester City, who had deleted the “river to the sea” phrase.
Choudhury, 26, issued an apology on Monday, stating: “I’m sorry for any offense this has caused. I share the hope of people around the world that a peaceful resolution can bring an end to the ongoing suffering of innocent people in this conflict.”
“From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” is a Palestinian slogan referring to the area between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea, encompassing Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli army has escalated its air and floor operations within the Gaza Strip, which has endured steady airstrikes since a cross-border assault by Hamas on Oct. 7.
The battle has resulted in over 10,500 casualties, together with at the least 9,061 Palestinians and over 1,538 Israelis.
In addition to the numerous lack of life and displacement, the two.3 million residents of Gaza are going through shortages of important provides as a result of Israeli blockade.
Source: www.dailysabah.com