Ons Jabeur’s recent message regarding the current very tense situation in the Middle East, concluded with the hashtag #FreePalestine, challenged the Israeli Tennis Federation. Its president, Avi Peretz, indicated on Facebook that a formal complaint had been filed with the WTA through the ITF.
“This tennis player incites and supports a murderous terrorist organization. We are happy that she is in the minority compared to sane athletes in the rest of the world. As the player plays on the WTA circuit, it is the latter who is responsible for handling the case. Our association and the ITF are now waiting to see what action they will take against him.”wrote Peretz.
Published on Monday October 16, 2023 at 11:48
2023-10-16 09:48:00
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