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West Ham United faces fan backlash over Manor Solomon signing

West Ham United faces fan backlash over Manor Solomon signing
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West Ham United has drawn criticism from pro-Palestine supporters after completing the signing of Israeli winger Manor Solomon. The 27-year-old has previously used his platform to publicly defend Israel during the ongoing military offensive in Gaza, which rights groups and critics have described as genocide. Fans and advocacy groups expressed disappointment, saying the club overlooked the player’s political record. Some supporters argued that the move disregards the humanitarian toll of the conflict. West Ham has so far made no official comment on the backlash.