LONDON: Faryal Makhdoom, the spouse of boxer Amir Khan and a popular YouTuber, disclosed that she has received threats due to her support for Palestine.
She shared a screenshot of a menacing WhatsApp message from an unidentified Israeli number. The message offered her incentives if she stopped supporting Palestine and warned of severe consequences if she continued.
Faryal Makhdoom remained resolute, stating that such threats wouldn’t stop her from speaking the truth.
Makhdoom, like many public figures, has been using her platform to raise awareness about Israeli actions in Gaza and the West Bank following heightened tensions triggered by Hamas’ attack on Southern Israel on October 7.
She has been posting pro-Palestine content on her social media account and has criticized the Israeli government’s occupation of Palestinian territories. She also called out fellow celebrities for not taking a stand against the deteriorating situation in Gaza.
The responses to her post varied, ranging from expressions of concern and appreciation for her support of Palestinians to criticism from her pro-Israel audience.
Makhdoom responded to the criticism by pointing out that certain claims, such as beheaded babies, could not be verified and were retracted by the White House and news outlets.
She also referred to Hamas as a resistance group that emerged in response to the dire conditions in the besieged Gaza Strip, emphasising the need for resistance in such circumstances.
