German club Mainz terminate Anwar El Ghazi's contract over Israel-Gaza war posts

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German club Mainz said Friday they have terminated the contract of Anwar El Ghazi's following the forward's social media posts in connection with the Israel-Gaza war.

The Dutchman was suspended in October following an earlier comment about the conflict but had been cleared to return to training on Monday after showing remorse, the club had said.

However, El Ghazi, 28, posted a new statement on Wednesday that the German club said was "incomprehensible" and that they would examine consider whether to pursue legal action.

"My position remains the same as it was when this started," El Ghazi wrote.

"I am against war and violence. I am against the killing of all innocent civilians. I am against all forms of discrimination. I am against Islamophobia. I am against anti-Semitism. I am against genocide. I am against apartheid. I am against occupation. I am against oppression."

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El Ghazi added that he had "no regrets or remorse" regarding his position.

In a statement, Mainz said the player's contract had been terminated as a result of his statements and posts on social media.

"Stand for what is right, even if it means standing alone, The loss of my livelihood is nothing when compared to the hell being unleashed on innocent and vulnerable in Gaza," El Ghazi posted on Instagram later on Friday.

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El Ghazi, who joined Mainz in September from PSV Eindhoven, was suspended on October 17 over his initial post which he has since deleted.

On Wednesday, however, he wrote: "I do not owe special responsibility to any state. I do not believe any people or states are beyond question and accountability,