فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
In a remarkable development amid ongoing events, the sports world has witnessed a widespread wave of solidarity with the Palestinian cause, as numerous prominent athletes have expressed their support for Gaza in light of recent events.
Moroccan star Hakim Ziyech’s name stood out in particular, as his Instagram post caused a significant stir. Ziyech shared a video showing Israeli soldiers’ treatment of Palestinian resistance fighters’ bodies, accompanied by a strong comment: “Let things be clear, to hell with Israel.” This post garnered widespread interaction due to Ziyech’s immense popularity on social media platforms.
Ziyech was not alone in this stance, as several global stars joined him. Mohamed Aboutrika, the Egyptian football legend, expressed his admiration for the resilience of the people of Gaza. Mesut Özil, former Real Madrid star, also declared his solidarity with Palestinians through his call for prayers for peace and the innocent.
In the basketball world, Ray Allen, the American legend, shared a video criticizing American media coverage of the events in Gaza. In boxing, British Olympic champion Amir Khan sent a touching message via his account on the X platform.
This solidarity extended to the stadiums as well, where Palestinian flags were seen in many major international matches, reflecting the empathy of sports fans with the Palestinian cause.
Commenting on this phenomenon, sociologist Mohamed El-Maroun confirmed that “sports solidarity campaigns have an impact on global public opinion, at a time when political solutions have failed.” He added that sports can move people’s emotions and change their view of the Palestinian cause.
In conclusion, it appears that the Palestinian cause has found a strong echo in global sports circles, confirming the important role that sports can play in influencing public opinion and highlighting pressing humanitarian issues.
