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The English Premier League, known as the EPL, has released an emotional statement amid the ongoing crisis between Israel and Palestine.
The EPL called for peace, while condemning the horrific and brutal acts.
It was gathered that the crisis has led to the death of over 2000 persons while many are also left critically injured.
Israel reports that 1200 people have been killed by Hamas’s deadly attacks, while Gaza claims over 1300 have died following the retaliatory strikes.
However, in its reaction, the EPL via a statement on Thursday, sympathized with the victims and their families:
The statement reads partly: “The Premier League is shocked and saddened by the escalating crisis in Israel and Gaza, and strongly condemns the horrific and brutal acts of violence against innocent civilians. We hope for peace, and our heartfelt sympathies are with the victims, their families and the communities impacted.”
Meanwhile, the English Football League have also announced that a period of silence will be observed across fixtures in League One and League Two this weekend.
The crisis in Israel and Palestine already taking its toll on football as UEFA already postponed the match between Switzerland and Israel meant to take place this weekend.