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Gary Lineker steps down from BBC presenting role after Zionism post controversy
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Gary Lineker, a 64-year-old British sports presenter, has announced his intention to leave his role at the BBC following a controversy surrounding a social media post. The post, which featured a picture of a rat used as an anti-Semitic insult, sparked backlash, prompting Lineker to apologize.
Stepping back now feels like the responsible course of action.
Yes, Israelis have a right to defend themselves. But it appears that Palestinians don't – and that is where it's wrong. Palestinians are caged in this outdoor prison in Gaza, and now it's an outdoor prison that they're bombing.
I understand that they needed to avenge, but I don't think they've helped their own hostage situation at all.
Obviously, October 7 was awful, but it's very important to know your history and to study the massacres that happened prior to this, many of them against the Palestinian people.
I recognise the error and upset that I caused, and reiterate how sorry I am.
People say it's a complex issue, but I don't think it is. It's inevitable that the Israeli occupation was going to cause massive problems, and I just feel for the Palestinians.
Gary has acknowledged the mistake he made. Accordingly, we have agreed he will step back from further presenting after this season.
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- 1.Everton
- 2.BT Sport
- 3.Campaign Against Antisemitism
- 4.Conservative Party
- 5.Hamas
- 6.Instagram
- 7.Tottenham Hotspur