FC Barcelona issued a statement apologizing to its Israeli supporters after player Lamine Yamal was seen waving a Palestinian flag during the club’s Spanish league title victory parade. The club clarified that the gesture was spontaneous and not planned or endorsed by the organization, emphasizing that it does not represent a political position.

The statement, written in Hebrew and directed at Israeli fans, stressed that the club values its diverse global community, including supporters from Israel. It also noted that footage of the incident would not be shared on the team’s official social media channels.

Israel’s defense minister strongly condemned Yamal’s actions, accusing him of incitement and calling on the club to clearly distance itself from any message perceived as supporting terrorism. The incident has drawn international attention amid ongoing tensions related to the conflict involving Israel and the Palestinian territories.