Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri called Thursday for a “peaceful solution through dialogue” to the armed conflict currently tearing Israel and Palestine apart.
The 33-year-old Canadian expressed his condolences in a “Story” on his Instagram account to the families of the Israeli and Palestinian victims of this conflict, the most recent violence of which erupted on October 7.
“It is crucial to focus on the legitimate aspirations and rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination and an independent state,” he also wrote. I am passionate about a peaceful resolution through inclusive dialogue and call on both parties to come together to negotiate a just and lasting solution.”
Emphasizing the rights, dignity and security of all people, Kadri said: “The deaths of innocent Palestinians cannot be ignored, which brings with it the responsibility to call for an immediate ceasefire.”
Kadri, the first Muslim player to win the Stanley Cup (in 2022 with the Colorado Avalanche), concluded his message by wishing for a “future in which Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side in peace, security and prosperity. “