Israeli minister criticizes Barcelona star Lamine Yamal for waving Palestinian flag

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Defense Minister of Israel, Israel Katz, has publicly criticized Barcelona star Lamine Yamal for waving a Palestinian flag, claiming it incites hatred amid ongoing tensions related to conflicts involving Hamas. This statement comes during a heated period in the region.

Israel's defense minister has criticized Barcelona’s teenage star Lamine Yamal for his waving of a Palestinian flag during celebrations of the Spanish league title win, saying the act “incites hate.” “Lamine Yamal chose to incite hate against Israel while our soldiers combat the terrorist organization Hamas, an organization that massacred, raped and burned Jewish children, women and the elderly on Oct. 7, (2023)” minister Israel Katz wrote on X on Thursday.