Liverpool football star Mohamed Salah has passionately appealed for an end to the “massacres” in Gaza, emphasizing the need to allow humanitarian aid into the region. In a video statement posted on his social media accounts, Salah addressed the Israel-Hamas conflict, which has resulted in a significant number of casualties.
As of October 7th, the Gaza health ministry has reported at least 3,478 Palestinians killed and 12,065 injured in Israeli air strikes following an attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israeli towns.
Egyptian trucks carrying aid to Gaza are approaching the border, but their crossing remains uncertain due to security concerns. Israel has stated it won’t impede aid from Egypt but will prevent supplies from reaching Hamas.
Mohamed Salah, who faced criticism in Egypt for his prior silence on the matter, stated, “All lives are sacred and must be protected. The massacres need to stop; families are being torn apart. What’s clear now is that humanitarian aid to Gaza must be allowed immediately. The people there are in terrible conditions.”
Salah’s statement comes in the wake of mounting criticism in Egypt, with some fans initiating an online campaign to unfollow him on social media.
The situation escalated with a devastating explosion at a Gaza hospital on Tuesday, leading to Hamas and Israel trading blame for the incident.
Salah expressed his shock at the scenes, asserting, “The people of Gaza need food, water, and medical supplies urgently. I’m calling on world leaders to come together to prevent further slaughter of innocent souls. Humanity must prevail.”
In addition to his contributions on the football field, Salah has added his voice to the international calls for a resolution to the conflict and immediate aid for Gaza.
