'He hates Palestine': West Ham urges fans to drop chant about Solomon's pro‑Israel stance
'He hates Palestine': West Ham urges fans to drop chant about Solomon's pro‑Israel stance Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Fri, 08/21/2026 - 11:58 The English football club condemned the chant about the Israeli player and former soldier as having an 'anti-Palestine message' Manor Solomon, then playing for Tottenham, takes a rest during a training session at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on 31 July 2026,…
West Ham United has asked its fans to stop singing a chant about Manor Solomon, an ex-Israeli soldier who now plays for the English football club. Solomon, who joined West Ham from Tottenham Hotspur in August, has been targeted by the chant due to his alleged pro-Israel stance. This chant emerged while Solomon was at Leeds United on loan during the 2024-25 season.
West Ham's statement clarified that they are aware of the chant as being offensive and divisive, framing it as carrying an anti-Palestine message. The club expects all its representatives, including players, staff, and supporters, to share its values and uphold unity.
Solomon has a history of defending Israel’s actions and dismissing criticisms over its actions in Gaza. He has repeatedly used his platform to support Israel’s occupation and military assaults on Palestinians, often dismissing outrage over its genocide in Gaza. For example, in October 2023, Solomon blamed Palestinians for an explosion that killed 471 people in Gaza City, a claim later debunked by Forensic Architecture.
Despite the controversy, Solomon remains active on social media, defending Israel’s actions and criticizing critics. His stance on Israel contrasts with his comments about Palestinian flags during a match in Sevilla in October 2025, where he felt threatened and expressed a desire to score in the faces of Sevilla’s ultras.
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