Liverpool and Egypt star Mohamed Salah has called upon the World leaders to “come together to prevent a further slaughter of innocent souls” after the events of the last week in Israel and Palestine.
Salah posted a video on message on his ‘X’ account, where he has over 18 million followers, and his Instagram, with over 62 million followers, on Wednesday evening.
Within half an hour, the video on Instagram received over 1 million ‘likes’ and over 4 million views.
— Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) October 18, 2023
Salah’s message in full reads:
“It’s not always easy to speak in time like this. There has been too much violence and too much heartbreak and brutality.
“The escalations in recent weeks is unbearable to witness. All lives are sacred and must be protected.
“The massacres need to stop. Families are being turned apart.
“What’s clear now is that humanitarian aid to Gaza must be allowed immediately. The people there are in terrible conditions.
“The scenes at the hospital last night were horrifying. The people of Gaza need food, water and medical supplies urgently.
“I am calling on the world leaders to come together to prevent a further slaughter of innocent souls.
“Humanity must prevail.”
Salah’s message has been mostly well received by Liverpool supporters:
This is how to use your platform. Every word said here is true. Everything we are witnessing in the Middle East is unbearable, totally unbearable. Please let the suffering on all sides stop. https://t.co/prjKo0bC4n
— Dominic King (@DominicKing_DM) October 18, 2023
“Humanity must prevail.” What a fella. https://t.co/L2mUW9HtBJ
— And Could He Play (@andcouldheplay7) October 18, 2023
Love this man. Don't care how much Saudi offers next summer, give him whatever he wants and make sure he retires here. Legendary figure who transcends the sport. https://t.co/wtMxC0XbcE
— barry (@BackseatsmanLFC) October 18, 2023
Had a bit of time to digest this. What a statement from a man who really didn’t need to say anything.
The man is an icon. He transcends football. Eternally proud he’s ours. Keep him here forever. https://t.co/lxanoAcFS3
— George Reid (@reid1892) October 18, 2023
Well said, Mo. You speak for me. https://t.co/5Cf5ssa8pb
— Dan Roach (@DanielRoachLFC) October 18, 2023
Mo’s face on that video says it all. Not just a brilliant footballer, but a compassionate human being who cares about others. I wish the same could be said about our political leaders today. War hungry, power obsessed, money motivated. This world is in such a bad place right now.
— Dan Roach (@DanielRoachLFC) October 18, 2023
A man who has a lot of influence using his platform like this.
Serious respect. https://t.co/WWsfKx2487
— Out of Context Football Manager (@nocontextfm1) October 18, 2023
By speaking out, Salah has shown again that he is far more than simply a sportsperson.
The 31-year-old has also made a ‘significant’ personal donation to the Egyptian Red Cross
“It is to cover essential requirements and needs of the people of Gaza,” read a statement from the Red Cross.
“Whether medical or nutritional, based on the assessment and requests of the Palestinian Red Crescent. The decision to not disclose the donation amount was in accordance with Salah’s wishes”.
