Photos of former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi with the members of a pro-Israel group North West Friends of Israel went viral on social media. The group claimed that Afridi offered them endorsement and supported their cause of releasing the hostages at their NWFOI vigil in Manchester. However, soon after the photos went viral, Afridi came up with a response and dismissed all the claims and mentioned that he stands with Palestine. However, the pro-Israel group didn't take much time to respond and slammed Afridi for spreading fake news. Babar Azam Accused of Match-Fixing by Mubashir Lucman After Pakistan’s Early Exit from T20 World Cup 2024 (Watch Video).
Shahid Afridi Offers Support to Pro-Israel Foundation
Pakistani international cricketer @SAfridiOfficial stopped to offer his support for our call to release the hostages at our NWFOI vigil last Sunday in Manchester.
Shahid is pictured with NWFOI co Chair Raphi Bloom & deputy Chair Bernie Yaffe.
Thank you for your support,… pic.twitter.com/F05wBSnpoo
— NW Friends of Israel (@NorthWestFOI) June 19, 2024
Shahid Afridi Dismisses Endorsement Claims
Imagine strolling down a street in Manchester (UK) and so-called fans approach you for a selfie. You oblige, and moments later, they upload it as some form of Zionist endorsement. Unbelievable! Please don't believe everything that is uploaded.
Seeing innocent lives in Palestine…
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) June 19, 2024
Pro-Israel Group Slams Shahid Afridi
➡️ When @SAfridiOfficial approached US he was wearing a mask.
➡️ We had NO idea who he was. We repeat. HE APPROACHED US.
➡️ He started talking to one of our group who was handing out leaflets.
➡️ HE took off his mask and HE asked for pictures by walking to the main group to… pic.twitter.com/aAfCZDpDBX
— NW Friends of Israel (@NorthWestFOI) June 20, 2024
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