Egypt reaches World Cup knockout stage as coach Hossam Hassan makes statements on Palestine
Egypt defeated Australia to advance to the Round of 32 for the first time, after which coach Hossam Hassan raised the Palestinian flag and delivered remarks about the Palestinian people.
Egypt secured a historic FIFA World Cup Round of 32 victory over Australia, marking its first advancement to the knockout stage. After the win, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan raised the Palestinian flag at the match.
Hassan said the suffering of the Palestinian people is a shame on the world, adding that it is not just the Arab world.
In remarks reported by Al Jazeera, Hassan used the phrase "not human" to describe those who do not feel for Palestinians. Al Monitor reported a similar statement, noting that Hassan said anyone who has not felt the suffering of the Palestinian people has no humanity.
Times of Israel reported that Hassan called on FIFA to use "soft power" to aid Palestinians. Middle East Eye reported that Hassan received global praise after his emotional speech.
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