Liverpool and Egypt soccer star Mohamed Salah referred to as for humanitarian help to be allowed into Gaza on Wednesday as he pleaded for an finish to “massacres” within the battle between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Gazans have been going through dire shortages because the territory was successfully sealed off within the wake of the October 7 assaults by Hamas militants on Israeli communities and army posts that claimed 1,400 lives.
On Tuesday, a lethal rocket strike hit a Gaza hospital that Hamas blamed on Israel.
However, Israel denied accountability, claiming the strike was brought on by an errant rocket fired by Palestinian militants.
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A Champions League and Premier League winner with Liverpool, Egypt captain Salah, 31, is likely one of the hottest athletes within the Arab world.
“It is not always easy to speak in a time like this. There has been too much violence and too much heartbreak and brutality,” Salah stated in a video posted to his 62.7 million followers on Instagram.
“The escalations in recent weeks is unbearable to witness. All lives are sacred and must be protected. The massacres need to stop, families are being torn apart.”
After a go to by US President Joe Biden to Tel Aviv on Wednesday, Israel stated it had agreed to his request to enable help into the besieged Gaza through Egypt due to mounting concern about dwindling provides and warnings of a humanitarian disaster.
“What is clear now is that humanitarian aid to Gaza must be allowed immediately. The people there are in terrible conditions,” Salah added.
“The scenes at the hospital last night were horrifying. The people of Gaza need food, water and medical supplies urgently.
“I am calling on world leaders to come together to prevent further slaughter of innocent souls – humanity must prevail.”
(This story has not been edited by News18 employees and is revealed from a syndicated information company feed – AFP)
