Mohamed Salah Breaks 12-Day Silence with Viral Video Plea: “Humanity Must Prevail” Over Violence in Palestine
In an unprecedented move after maintaining 12 days of silence amid widespread social media scrutiny, Liverpool and Egyptian national team superstar Mohamed Salah released a video supporting the Palestinian cause. Salah used his wide-reaching social media platforms to deliver an empathetic message that has resonated globally.
Liverpool Star Mohamed Salah
Salah’s Emotional Appeal:
The Egyptian icon acknowledged the difficulty of speaking out during such “tough times.” However, Salah conveyed his distress about the “brutal savagery” and “escalating violence” that has been taking place in recent weeks, affirming that “all lives are sacred.”
— Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) October 18, 2023
“Massacres Must Stop”:
Salah underlined the immediate need to halt the violence, emphasizing the disintegration of family bonds and the urgency for humanitarian aid in Gaza. “People there are going through harrowing conditions,” he said, adding that he had witnessed “horrific scenes in the hospital.”
Calls for Global Leadership:
The footballer also called on world leaders to unite in efforts to prevent further tragedies. “Gaza’s residents need food, water, and medicine,” he urged, appealing to the conscience of those in power.
Salah’s Philanthropic Step:
Moreover, the Egyptian Red Crescent confirmed that Salah has made a generous financial contribution to support the victims in the troubled region. Rami El-Nazer, the executive director of the Egyptian Red Crescent, stated that Salah reached out through his business manager to make the donation.
