Israeli Minister Accuses Lamin Yamal of “Inciting Hatred” Against Country

Israeli Minister Accuses Lamin Yamal of “Inciting Hatred” Against Country

Barcelona player Lamin Yamal’s raising of the Palestinian flag during the championship parade was criticized by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz. He accused the young player of “promoting hatred against Israel.”
The minister also mentioned the events of October 7, 2023 in his statement.
For your information, in recent years, the mood of protest against Israel’s military operations in Gaza has been growing in Spain. This can be clearly seen in sports and cultural events. Earlier, demonstrations were observed during the Vuelta cycling race, in which the Israeli team participated. Spain is also one of five countries that boycotted the Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel’s participation.