Pro-Palestinian Activists Protest Manor Solomon at West Ham Training Ground
Manor Solomon, who recently joined West Ham United and scored on his debut against Burnley, has become the target of a pro-Palestinian protest. Despite West Ham's mixed start to the Premier League season, with a 2-2 draw against Burnley and a 1-0 loss to Charlton, the focus has shifted off the pitch for Solomon. On the night between August 24 and 25, pro-Palestinian activists gathered at West Ham's training ground in London, spreading Palestinian flags around the facility. They recorded a video message in which they declared their opposition to Solomon's signing, stating they are West Ham fans and season ticket holders who will continue to voice their dissent until Solomon leaves the club. The protest reflects ongoing tensions surrounding Solomon's Israeli nationality amid the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. West Ham is set to face Southampton next, where Solomon hopes to help secure the team's first league win of the season alongside teammate Daniel Peretz.
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