Politics & Diplomacy
Texans linebacker honors slain Palestinian sisters amid NFL backlash
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair wore eye black bearing the names of Palestinian sisters Lana, 12, and Bana, 8, despite facing potential NFL sanctions for the gesture, Al Jazeera English reported. The two girls were killed in Gaza.
Al-Shaair's tribute came as the NFL has previously penalized players for political statements on the field. The league enforces rules restricting how players express views during games, though enforcement has drawn criticism from those who view such restrictions as limiting free speech.
