Hossam Hassan, the coach of the Egyptian national team, called for greater international action address The humanitarian crisis in Gaza during a press conference held by FIFA on Monday, July 6, which stated that “any human being” should feel sympathy for civilians affected by the ongoing war.
to talk ahead During Egypt’s Round of 16 match with Argentina on Tuesday, July 7, Hassan said that the suffering of Palestinians transcends nationality or religion and that compassion for those affected must be a global humanitarian response.
Hassan said: “Every person has feelings, and if there is one person in the world who does not feel towards the Palestinian people, then he is not a human being.”
He pointed to the humanitarian conditions faced by civilians in Gaza, describing the difficulties experienced by families living in tents without access to food, shelter or basic necessities.
“It is a shame on all of us. It is a shame on the whole world, not just the Arab world or Africa,” he said, adding that world leaders must consider the conditions in which civilians live.
Hassan also compared global responses to animal abuse with what he described as the inadequate international response to civilian deaths, saying human suffering should receive the same level of attention and accountability.
During his statements, Hassan stressed that his comments were rooted in humanitarian concerns and not religious or political identity.
He added: “I am a human being before my identity, religion, or being an Arab or a foreigner.”
These comments came during Egypt’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the team reached the round of 16 for the first time in its history and is scheduled to face Argentina.
The humanitarian situation in Palestine has continued to deteriorate since the war escalated in October 2023, with international organizations repeatedly warning of severe shortages of food, medicine, clean water and shelter, while calling for increased humanitarian access and protection of civilians.