Guardiola Slams Israel, Calls Silence Complicity in Gaza Conflict
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Prominent football manager Pep Guardiola released a video supporting UNRWA's fundraising efforts in Spain, urging public support for Palestinians. He accused Israel of blocking aid and stated that the Israeli government has killed over 74,000 people in Gaza. Guardiola called for an end to indifference, emphasizing that silence in the face of the conflict constitutes taking sides.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Football manager Pep Guardiola urged support for Palestinians and UNRWA in a video.
- Guardiola accused Israel of blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza.
- He claimed the Israeli government has killed over 74,000 people in Gaza.
- Guardiola stated that silence on the issue is equivalent to taking sides.
- The manager praised UNRWA's role in protecting Palestinian refugee rights.
Renowned Spanish football manager Pep Guardiola has joined a fundraising campaign for UNRWA in Spain, urging the public to "raise your voice for the Palestinians and support the UN's relief agency." In a video released Sunday, Guardiola stated, "These are not deaths, these are people murdered. These are not numbers, but lives with names, faces, and families." He added, "These are not collateral damage, but children. When we accept language that hides the pain, we begin to lose our humanity."
Guardiola, a former player, accused Israel of blocking humanitarian aid and claimed, "As of today, the Israeli government has killed more than 74,000 people in Gaza, alongside the destruction of homes and forced displacement in the West Bank." He praised UNRWA's work in preserving the identity and rights of Palestinian refugees.
Concluding his message, Guardiola called for resistance against indifference, asserting, "To continue destroying, they try to impose silence, but we must not be silent. Silence today is taking sides."