The Koblenz Public Prosecutor’s Office has initiated an investigation against Anwar El Ghazi, professional from Mainz 05. “According to our assessment, there is initial suspicion against the accused of disturbing the public peace by endorsing crimes in conjunction with incitement to hatred by disseminating content,” said the Koblenz Public Prosecutor’s Office in response to a query from the FAZ.
Those responsible at Mainz 05 were not initially available for comment. After the Hamas terrorist attack in Israel, 28-year-old El Ghazi posted “I stand with Palestine” on his Instagram channel in conjunction with the slogan “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free”.
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Those responsible at Mainz 05 then suspended El Ghazi and issued a warning, but after various discussions wanted to allow him back into training and games. El Ghazi has been on sick leave since Monday. He published a post on Instagram in which he announced that nothing had changed in his position.
