KANSAS CITY – (Staff and Wire Service Report) – Before the Thursday night NFL game in Kansas City between the Denver Broncos and the Chiefs, a moment of silence was held in recognition of civilians killed in Israel-Gaza violence that began Saturday.
Multiple media outlets reported that teams across the NFL would follow suit before games this weekend. More than a dozen teams released statements condemning the killings, which were carried out by Hamas militants and drew retaliation from Israel.
Teams in numerous sports have also planned pregame moments of silence.
According to the Athletic, the Premier League confirmed it will hold a moment of silence before matches, and that players, coaches and officials will be wearing armbands “as a mark of respect for all those affected” by the Israel-Gaza violence.
Before their playoff game Thursday night, the host Philadelphia Phillies lit Citizens Bank Park in blue and white, the colors of Israel’s flag.
–Field Level Media