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NFL player honors slain Palestinian girl despite league fines
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Al-Shaair, a linebacker for the Houston Texans, wore eye black inscribed with the name Wafaa Akila during an NFL game, according to Al Jazeera English. Akila was a Palestinian girl killed in Gaza. The gesture came despite the league previously fining Al-Shaair for displaying messages about Israel's actions in the territory.
The NFL has enforced restrictions on players' political messaging during games. Al-Shaair's decision to wear Akila's name on his face marks a continued show of solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
