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Roya News
5 days ago
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‘Israelis' outraged over UEFA's 'Stop killing children' banner
UEFA has come under fire after displaying a banner reading 'Stop killing children. Stop killing civilians' ahead of Wednesday's Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur at Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy. The banner, part of a UEFA Foundation for Children initiative, was carried by nine children who are refugees in Italy from conflict zones including Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, Palestine, and Ukraine. UEFA shared the moment on its official social media accounts, writing: 'From the UEFA Super Cup in Udine, the message is loud and clear.' Although the message did not mention 'Israel', Gaza, or Palestine, many 'Israelis' considered it pro-Palestinian and accused UEFA of antisemitic political messaging. Some began sharing images of children allegedly killed by Hamas on October 7, claiming UEFA had failed to show similar solidarity with 'Israeli' victims. 'These are Liel and Yanai, 12-year-old siblings murdered by Hamas on October 7. Your banners were never for them,' one user wrote. These are Liel and Yanai, 12-year-old siblings murdered by Hamas on October 7. Your banners were never for them. — נועה מגיד | Noa magid (@NoaMagid) August 14, 2025 Another commented, 'Didn't see you campaigning for these children or their mother,' sharing an image of 'Israeli' captive Shiri Bibas and her two children, who, according to Hamas, were killed early in the war by an 'Israeli' airstrike on the location where they were being held in Gaza. Didn't see you campaigning for these children or their mother. — Fusilier (@firstfusilier) August 14, 2025 On the other hand, many responded to the banner with anger, saying the message was weak since it failed to mention 'Israel' or call it out as the perpetrator of genocide. Say the name, it is Israel. — Mesut Öcal (@Mesut___Ocal) August 13, 2025 The banner came just days after UEFA was criticized for a separate incident where the organization had posted a tribute to Suleiman Al-Obeid, a former Palestinian footballer killed in Gaza, calling him the 'Palestinian Pelé.' High-profile figures, including Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and former BBC presenter Gary Lineker, challenged UEFA over the tribute, with many of thousands of comments questioning why it omitted details about the circumstances of his death.
Shafaq News
11-06-2025
- Politics
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Israeli Rabbi accused of sexual abuse by multiple women
Shafaq News/ Several Israeli women have accused prominent Rabbi Haim Yosef David Abergil of sexual abuse, alleging he took advantage of their vulnerability while they sought his guidance during personal crises, an Israeli media investigation has revealed. A detailed report aired by Israel's Channel 12 featured testimony from a woman identified by the pseudonym "Liel," 21, who recounted being assaulted by Abergil, a highly influential religious figure in the country. Liel stated she approached Abergil for advice during a difficult period but encountered inappropriate physical contact. 'I kept it to myself for over a year, but I decided to speak out because I learned there were other victims,' she recounted. 'I thought what happened to me was a one-time incident, but it continued with other girls.' She also described Abergil as a major spiritual authority in her life. 'He is everything to us... our path to God goes through him,' she said. Recalling the moment she felt in danger, she added, 'I trembled and cried, and asked him to stop, but he didn't.' According to her account, Abergil attempted to justify his actions, saying, 'What happened was acceptable... God loves you and protects you, that's why I'm close to you.' He warned her not to disclose the incident to anyone, claiming people might 'misunderstand it.' He also gave her cash and material gifts, encouraging her to buy a gold ring 'so she would feel he was close to her.' Liel's account was not isolated. Other young women have submitted similar complaints to police, and an official investigation is expected to be launched soon. One of the alleged victims revealed she was harassed at age 13. After moving to another city, she later received threats from individuals close to Abergil when she considered speaking out. In a notable development, Abergil admitted to some of his actions in a conversation with Liel's parents, asserting that they 'were for her benefit.' Abergil recently made headlines for his opposition to the Shas movement and announced his intention to run in upcoming elections with a new Haredi party. His lawyer denied all allegations, describing them as a 'blood libel,' and asserted that Abergil 'has never harmed anyone in his life, and his work has always been for the people of Israel and its soldiers.'
