Liverpool Forward Mohamed Salah Expresses Solidarity with Grieving Families Amid Israel-Hamas War

The ongoing Israel-Hamas war has left large parts of Gaza devastated, resulting in the deaths of over 20,400 Palestinians and the displacement of nearly all of the territory’s 2.3 million people.

While the mounting death toll among Israeli troops, with 17 casualties since Friday and 156 since the ground offensive began, could potentially impact public support for the war, the focus remains on the immense suffering endured by innocent families. The conflict was triggered when Hamas-led militants attacked communities in southern Israel on October 7, resulting in 1,200 deaths and the hostage-taking of 240 individuals.

Christmas is a time when families get together and celebrate. With the brutal war going on in the Middle East, especially the death and destruction in Gaza, this year we get to Christmas with very heavy hearts and we share the pain of those families who are grieving the loss of… pic.twitter.com/NqynT2LsST

— Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) December 25, 2023

Mohamed Salah, the talented forward for Liverpool and a representative of Egypt internationally, has been in exceptional form this season, scoring 12 goals in the Premier League. In a heartfelt message shared on X (formerly Twitter), Salah expressed his empathy for the grieving families affected by the brutal war in the Middle East, particularly the death and destruction in Gaza.

Salah’s message emphasized the significance of Christmas as a time for families to come together and celebrate. However, he acknowledged that this year, the heavy hearts of many are weighed down by the ongoing conflict and the pain felt by families mourning the loss of their loved ones.

Salah urged people not to forget the suffering endured by these families and to refrain from becoming desensitized to their plight. In conclusion, he wished everyone a Merry Christmas.