"Lamine Yamal chose to incite hate against Israel while our soldiers combat the terrorist organisation Hamas, an organisation that massacred, raped and burned Jewish children, women and the elderly on Oct. 7, 2023,"
"The 18-year-old was seen holding a large Palestinian flag while travelling on an open-top bus during Barcelona's victory parade through the city on Monday. Local authorities said around 750,000 supporters attended the celebrations after the club secured the league title the previous day."
"Yamal, who is Muslim, later posted images of himself holding the flag on Instagram."
"The conflict has increasingly spilled into the sporting world, with demonstrations taking place across football, basketball and cycling events in recent years."
Lamine Yamal held a large Palestinian flag during Barcelona’s La Liga title parade on an open-top bus. Around 750,000 supporters attended the celebrations after the club secured the league title. Yamal, who is Muslim, later posted images of himself holding the flag on Instagram. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz condemned the actions, saying Yamal chose to incite hate against Israel while Israeli soldiers combat Hamas. Katz referenced the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Jewish children, women, and elderly. The incident reflects ongoing tensions over the Gaza war, which have increasingly affected sports events in Spain and beyond.
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