• Firefighters and security forces inspect damage at a house in Yehud, near Tel Aviv, after rockets were launched towards Israel from the Gaza Strip. Hamas said on May 12, 2021, it had fired more than 200 rockets into Israel in retaliation for strikes on a tower block in Gaza. AFP
    Firefighters and security forces inspect damage at a house in Yehud, near Tel Aviv, after rockets were launched towards Israel from the Gaza Strip. Hamas said on May 12, 2021, it had fired more than 200 rockets into Israel in retaliation for strikes on a tower block in Gaza. AFP
  • Rescuers move Israelis from their homes in Yehud, near Tel Aviv, after rockets were launched towards Israel from the Gaza Strip. AFP
    Rescuers move Israelis from their homes in Yehud, near Tel Aviv, after rockets were launched towards Israel from the Gaza Strip. AFP
  • Sirens blared across Israeli coastal cities and people were moved as a barrage of rockets was launched from Gaza. AFP
    Sirens blared across Israeli coastal cities and people were moved as a barrage of rockets was launched from Gaza. AFP
  • An Israeli security officer inspects damage at a house in Yehud. AFP
    An Israeli security officer inspects damage at a house in Yehud. AFP
  • A member of the Israeli security forces stationed in Lod, near Tel Aviv. AFP
    A member of the Israeli security forces stationed in Lod, near Tel Aviv. AFP
  • Israeli security forces stationed on a street in Lod. AFP
    Israeli security forces stationed on a street in Lod. AFP
  • Rockets are launched from Gaza city towards Tel Aviv. AFP
    Rockets are launched from Gaza city towards Tel Aviv. AFP
  • Smoke rises from a burning building, after it was destroyed by Israeli air strikes on Gaza. Reuters
    Smoke rises from a burning building, after it was destroyed by Israeli air strikes on Gaza. Reuters
  • Smoke billows from buildings hit during the Israeli air strikes on Gaza. AFP
    Smoke billows from buildings hit during the Israeli air strikes on Gaza. AFP
  • Fire engulfs a building hit during an Israeli air strike in Gaza on May 11, 2021. AFP
    Fire engulfs a building hit during an Israeli air strike in Gaza on May 11, 2021. AFP
  • Smoke rises from buildings hit during an Israeli air strike in Gaza city. AFP
    Smoke rises from buildings hit during an Israeli air strike in Gaza city. AFP
  • A crowd gathers at the site of a collapsed building in the aftermath of Israeli air strikes on Gaza on May 11, 2021. AFP
    A crowd gathers at the site of a collapsed building in the aftermath of Israeli air strikes on Gaza on May 11, 2021. AFP
  • A burnt car and trees in Holon, near Tel Aviv. AFP
    A burnt car and trees in Holon, near Tel Aviv. AFP
  • The debris of a house in Ashkelon, Israel, following a rocket strike that killed a 29-year-old Indian caregiver. Rosie Scammell / The National
    The debris of a house in Ashkelon, Israel, following a rocket strike that killed a 29-year-old Indian caregiver. Rosie Scammell / The National
  • Two people were reported killed in rocket strikes on Ashkelon. Rosie Scammell / The National
    Two people were reported killed in rocket strikes on Ashkelon. Rosie Scammell / The National
  • An Israeli police officer holds his weapon as he stands in front of an injured driver moments after witnesses said his car crashed into a Palestinian on a pavement during clashes near Lion's Gate, outside Jerusalem's Old City. Reuters
    An Israeli police officer holds his weapon as he stands in front of an injured driver moments after witnesses said his car crashed into a Palestinian on a pavement during clashes near Lion's Gate, outside Jerusalem's Old City. Reuters
  • Palestinians gather behind a barricade amid clashes with Israeli security forces at Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque compound. AFP
    Palestinians gather behind a barricade amid clashes with Israeli security forces at Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque compound. AFP
  • Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City. AP Photo
    Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City. AP Photo
  • Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City. AP Photo
    Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City. AP Photo
  • A camera operator falls as an Israeli police officer runs after him during clashes with Palestinians at the compound that houses Al Aqsa Mosque. Reuters
    A camera operator falls as an Israeli police officer runs after him during clashes with Palestinians at the compound that houses Al Aqsa Mosque. Reuters
  • Palestinian medics carry a wounded protester amid clashes with Israeli security forces at Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque compound. AFP
    Palestinian medics carry a wounded protester amid clashes with Israeli security forces at Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque compound. AFP
  • A Palestinian man helps a wounded protester amid clashes with Israeli security forces at Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque compound on May 10, 2021. AFP
    A Palestinian man helps a wounded protester amid clashes with Israeli security forces at Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque compound on May 10, 2021. AFP
  • Palestinians run for cover during clashes with Israeli police at the compound that houses Al Aqsa Mosque. Reuters
    Palestinians run for cover during clashes with Israeli police at the compound that houses Al Aqsa Mosque. Reuters
  • Israeli security forces detain a Palestinian protester near the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City on May 10, 2021. AFP
    Israeli security forces detain a Palestinian protester near the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City on May 10, 2021. AFP
  • Israeli police take position during clashes with Palestinians at the compound that houses Al Aqsa Mosque. Reuters
    Israeli police take position during clashes with Palestinians at the compound that houses Al Aqsa Mosque. Reuters
  • Israeli security forces storm Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque compound on May 10, 2021. AFP
    Israeli security forces storm Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque compound on May 10, 2021. AFP
  • Palestinians carry a wounded protester at the Lions' Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, on Monday, May 10, 2021. AP
    Palestinians carry a wounded protester at the Lions' Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, on Monday, May 10, 2021. AP
  • Israeli police stand in front of the Dome of the Rock during clashes with Palestinians at the compound that houses Al Aqsa Mosque. Reuters
    Israeli police stand in front of the Dome of the Rock during clashes with Palestinians at the compound that houses Al Aqsa Mosque. Reuters
  • Palestinian medics carry a wounded protester at the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City on May 10, 2021. AFP
    Palestinian medics carry a wounded protester at the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City on May 10, 2021. AFP
  • Palestinians rescue a wounded protester at the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City on May 10, 2021. AFP
    Palestinians rescue a wounded protester at the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City on May 10, 2021. AFP
  • Palestinian protesters flee attack by Israeli security forces in Jerusalem's Old City on May 10, 2021. AFP
    Palestinian protesters flee attack by Israeli security forces in Jerusalem's Old City on May 10, 2021. AFP
  • Israeli security forces detain a Palestinian protester amid clashes in Jerusalem's Old City on May 10, 2021. AFP
    Israeli security forces detain a Palestinian protester amid clashes in Jerusalem's Old City on May 10, 2021. AFP
  • Israeli security forces storm Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque compound on May 10, 2021. AFP
    Israeli security forces storm Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque compound on May 10, 2021. AFP
  • A Palestinian protester stands atop Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on May 10, 2021. AFP
    A Palestinian protester stands atop Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on May 10, 2021. AFP
  • A wounded Palestinian is carried during clashes with Israeli police at the compound that houses Al Aqsa Mosque. Reuters
    A wounded Palestinian is carried during clashes with Israeli police at the compound that houses Al Aqsa Mosque. Reuters
  • A Palestinian gestures as he confronts Israeli police during clashes at the compound that houses Al Aqsa Mosque on May 10. Reuters
    A Palestinian gestures as he confronts Israeli police during clashes at the compound that houses Al Aqsa Mosque on May 10. Reuters

Mo Salah calls leaders to ‘stop the killing of innocents’ after Israel and Gaza violence


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Egyptian Liverpool football star Mohamed Salah has called for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to use his influence and stop the killings in Jerusalem and the Palestinian territories.

Salah has commented on social media on the cross-border fighting that has erupted in Gaza and Israel, after police stormed Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem this week and attacked unarmed worshippers.

At least 28 Palestinians and three Israelis have been killed since Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza and Israel have been exchanging rockets.

"I’m calling on all the world leaders, including on the prime minister of the country that has been my home for the past four years, to do everything in their power to make sure the violence and killing of innocent people stops immediately," Salah tweeted.

He will play his 200th game for Liverpool against Manchester United on Thursday.

Like millions of people around the world, Salah has been distressed by the violence. "Enough is enough," he said.

Salah also posted a picture of himself during a visit to Jerusalem.