Kerem Aktürkoğlu's call for Palestine has stirred Portugal.

The national football player Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who plays for Portugal's Benfica team, drew attention to the humanitarian tragedy occurring in Palestine under Israel's attack with a social media post that received international support and was widely covered in the Portuguese press.

KEREM'S PALESTINE POST

In his social media post, Kerem Aktürkoğlu stated the following;

"I am aware that this is a topic that everyone says should be approached cautiously, I hear you. But what I hear is not just that... It is the desperate cry of a people; the massacre of dead children and civilians. Sometimes in their homes, sometimes in places of worship, and sometimes in hospitals where they seek help... Many things may have happened between Israel and Palestine throughout history, but what I see right now is that a nation is on the verge of being destroyed. I know this, and I cannot remain silent. Is there anyone who will not condemn what I have listed above? How is it possible to continue our lives as if everything is fine in the face of such horror? This massacre must stop, children must live, families must be happy... Enough already!"

HERE ARE THE HEADLINES

The news articles in the Portuguese media regarding Kerem Aktürkoğlu's post are as follows;

• RECORD: Aktürkoğlu called for an end to the 'massacre' in Palestine.

"Kerem Aktürkoğlu is still worried and unhappy about the war shaking Palestine. The Benfica player asks on social media: 'How is it possible to continue living as if everything is fine?'"

• A BOLA: Aktürkoğlu described the Israel-Palestine conflict: I cannot remain silent

"The Benfica player stated, referring to the war in Gaza, 'the massacre must end'."

• O JOGO: Aktürkoğlu spoke about Palestine: A nation must not be destroyed, the massacre must end

"Kerem Aktürkoğlu, the forward of Benfica and the Turkish national team, wrote a message highlighting the seriousness of the situation in Palestine and called for an end to the conflict with Israel."

• MAIS FUTEBOL: Aktürkoğlu's call regarding the 'massacre of children and civilians' in Palestine

"Kerem Aktürkoğlu wrote a call on social media for an end to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has devastating effects in Palestine, especially in the Gaza Strip. The Benfica winger warns of a 'massacre of children and civilians' and a 'nation on the verge of being destroyed.'

HE WAS FLOODED WITH INTERACTIONS

Meanwhile, the national football player's post made in Turkish and English from his X account yesterday received over 8 million interactions, was shared by more than 30 thousand people, and garnered over 150 thousand likes with nearly 5 thousand comments.

SUPPORTIVE COMMENTS CAME IN

Additionally, it was observed that Kerem Aktürkoğlu's statement received support from foreigners and was shared with comments made in different languages.

Among the comments made in foreign languages, there were expressions such as, "Some footballers who spoke against genocide were sidelined. Therefore, Aktürkoğlu's statement is brave. We should not be afraid to fight for the end of genocide!" In another comment, it was noted, "Aktürkoğlu is a talented player, but today we also discovered that he is brave. It is beautiful for the war against Israel in Palestine and Lebanon to end and for peace in the Middle East."

In another comment, it was stated, "A great player and above all a great man, that is the most important thing!" while another comment read, "I have respect for this man. I wish him success in his career. Thank you for defending the rights of the oppressed." In another comment, it was expressed, "A normal person, someone very rare to find in today's world."