Karim Benzema’s Tweet in Solidarity with Gaza Reaches Viral Milestone; Resonates with Other Global Soccer Icons
In an unprecedented show of solidarity, French soccer star Karim Benzema took to social media platform “X” to voice his support for the citizens of Gaza. The tweet, which condemned the recent hostilities in the region, accumulated over 8 million views within just one hour of its publication on Sunday evening.
French star Karim Benzema
Benzema’s message articulated compassion for the residents of Gaza, describing them as the “recurring victims of cruel bombings, sparing neither child nor woman.” This marks the first time Benzema has publicly commented on the situation since tensions escalated in Gaza a week ago.
Toutes nos prières pour les habitants de Gaza victimes une fois de plus de ces bombardements injustes qui n’épargnent ni femmes ni enfants.
— Karim Benzema (@Benzema) October 15, 2023
The tweet also amassed substantial engagement metrics, including 200,000 likes, 80,000 retweets, and 28,000 comments within the first hour. Notably, Benzema is not alone in taking a stance; other prominent footballers such as Bayern Munich’s Moroccan player Nasser Mazraoui, Turkish Galatasaray’s Hakim Ziyech, and England’s Arsenal player Mohamed Elneny, also expressed similar sentiments.
The situation underscores the profound influence that sports figures wield, especially in bringing focus to humanitarian issues that are often embroiled in complex political landscapes.
