The English Football Federation (FA) will write to clubs advising players not to use the phrase “from the river to the sea” on social networks (in relation to the Hamas-Israel conflict) because it is “considered offensive to many people.” Next step is the FA Hamza Choudhury (midfielder of Leicester) apologized for using said phrase in a publication on X (until a few months ago on Twitter). After the media’s apology, no further charges were filed against him.
Critics say that this phrase indicates the destruction of Israel, but some protest in favor of Palestine They don’t agree. The FA says that if a player uses that phrase again the organization will “request police guidance to see how to act.”
Choudhury26 years old, born in Loughborough (England) and U-21 international for that country, a player of Bengali Muslim origin, published this phrase on Monday, which is often interpreted as supporting Palestinian nationalism, accompanied of a Palestinian flag.
The player later made a post in which he said he was “misinterpreted” because his intention was “only to show compassion to innocent people who are suffering.” Choudhury He later deleted the post. The middle of Leicester He said he hoped there would be a peaceful solution that would end the suffering “of innocent people.”
In a statement, the FA said: “After serious consideration, we will write to the clubs to make it clear that this phrase offends many and should not be used on social media. The player has apologized and the tweet has been deleted. If this phrase was used again by any member of a football team, we will seek advice from the police to see how to proceed.
This phrase is associated with Palestinian nationalism and refers to the land that lies between Jordan River and Mediterranean Sea. Furthermore, this week, a prominent Labor MP (in opposition), Andy McDonaldwas suspended from his parliamentary group for using this phrase last weekend at a demonstration in support of Palestine.
According to the Sky News channel, the deputy addressed those present to say: “We will not rest until we have justice. Until all people, Israelis and Palestinians, between the river and the sea, can live in peace freedom.”
Source: La Verdad
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