Ziyech’s Pro-Palestine Stance Sparks Threats From Israeli National Security Minister

Hakim Ziyech recently expressed his support for Palestine in response to Israel's new death penalty law targeting Palestinian prisoners. He shared an image of Itamar Ben-Gvir celebrating the law's passage, prompting a hostile reaction from Ben-Gvir, who labeled Ziyech as antisemitic. The controversial law was passed by the Israeli parliament on March 30, 2026, with a vote of 62 to 48, and has been criticized for its discriminatory nature. Ziyech, currently playing for Wydad, has consistently used his social media to advocate for Palestinians since the onset of violence in October 2023.