Barcelona’s Coach, Xavi Hernández, Did Not Recently Support Palestine
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Barcelona’s coach, Xavi Hernández, recently expressed his support for Palestine.
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In a post, Xavi Hernández, a Spanish football manager and FC Barcelona's head coach, recently expressed his support for Palestinian families in the Gaza Strip.
The post reads, “I wish to express their deepest condolences to the families and friends who have lost their lives in #Gaza.”
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the viral post and found it to be misleading. The post did not originate from Xavi Hernández’s original X account.
Fan Account of Barcelona’s Coach Supports Palestine
Barcelona's coach, Xavi Hernández, did not show his support for the Palestinian people.
Misbar's investigation determined that the post, which amassed more than two and a half million views, originated from a fan account, which was subsequently referred to as a parody account.
Moreover, Xavi’s official Instagram account does not publish any posts or stories supporting Palestine during the ongoing operation.
Israel’s Airstrikes on Gaza intensify
The Gaza Strip is currently facing a dire situation as Israeli military attacks continue. This offensive commenced four days after Hamas launched a major attack involving rockets and fighters into Israel, an operation known as the Al-Aqsa Flood.
In response to the critical conditions, the Palestinian Health Ministry and the World Health Organization (WHO) are jointly advocating for the establishment of a humanitarian corridor. This corridor would facilitate the urgent delivery of medical assistance to Gaza's overwhelmed hospitals.
Israel’s violent raids have led to the killing of over 830 Palestinians in Gaza, while over 900 individuals in Israel have been confirmed dead during the escalation. Hamas's surprise attack on Saturday came in the wake of recent incursions by Israeli settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, as well as a significant number of Palestinian casualties resulting from Israeli actions in recent months.
During the ongoing operation, several Middle Eastern countries, including Iran have shown support for Hamas. In Beirut, many Lebanese citizens have also expressed solidarity with Hamas in its struggle against Israel. Also, Syria, Turkey, Yemen, and Iraq have shown support for Palestine by organizing demonstrations and expressing solidarity during the ongoing escalation.
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