Mo Salah calls leaders to ‘stop the killing of innocents’ after Israel and Gaza violence

Egyptian Liverpool star calls on UK PM Boris Johnson to use influence to stop killings

Firefighters and security forces inspect damage at a house in Yehud, near Tel Aviv, after rockets were launched towards Israel from the Gaza Strip. Hamas said on May 12, 2021, it had fired more than 200 rockets into Israel in retaliation for strikes on a tower block in Gaza. AFP

Rescuers move Israelis from their homes in Yehud, near Tel Aviv, after rockets were launched towards Israel from the Gaza Strip. AFP

Sirens blared across Israeli coastal cities and people were moved as a barrage of rockets was launched from Gaza. AFP

An Israeli security officer inspects damage at a house in Yehud. AFP

A member of the Israeli security forces stationed in Lod, near Tel Aviv. AFP

Israeli security forces stationed on a street in Lod. AFP

Rockets are launched from Gaza city towards Tel Aviv. AFP

Smoke rises from a burning building, after it was destroyed by Israeli air strikes on Gaza. Reuters

Smoke billows from buildings hit during the Israeli air strikes on Gaza. AFP

Fire engulfs a building hit during an Israeli air strike in Gaza on May 11, 2021. AFP

Smoke rises from buildings hit during an Israeli air strike in Gaza city. AFP

A crowd gathers at the site of a collapsed building in the aftermath of Israeli air strikes on Gaza on May 11, 2021. AFP

A burnt car and trees in Holon, near Tel Aviv. AFP

The debris of a house in Ashkelon, Israel, following a rocket strike that killed a 29-year-old Indian caregiver. Rosie Scammell / The National

Two people were reported killed in rocket strikes on Ashkelon. Rosie Scammell / The National

An Israeli police officer holds his weapon as he stands in front of an injured driver moments after witnesses said his car crashed into a Palestinian on a pavement during clashes near Lion's Gate, outside Jerusalem's Old City. Reuters

Palestinians gather behind a barricade amid clashes with Israeli security forces at Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque compound. AFP

Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City. AP Photo

Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City. AP Photo

A camera operator falls as an Israeli police officer runs after him during clashes with Palestinians at the compound that houses Al Aqsa Mosque. Reuters

Palestinian medics carry a wounded protester amid clashes with Israeli security forces at Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque compound. AFP

A Palestinian man helps a wounded protester amid clashes with Israeli security forces at Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque compound on May 10, 2021. AFP

Palestinians run for cover during clashes with Israeli police at the compound that houses Al Aqsa Mosque. Reuters

Israeli security forces detain a Palestinian protester near the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City on May 10, 2021. AFP

Israeli police take position during clashes with Palestinians at the compound that houses Al Aqsa Mosque. Reuters

Israeli security forces storm Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque compound on May 10, 2021. AFP

Palestinians carry a wounded protester at the Lions' Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, on Monday, May 10, 2021. AP

Israeli police stand in front of the Dome of the Rock during clashes with Palestinians at the compound that houses Al Aqsa Mosque. Reuters

Palestinian medics carry a wounded protester at the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City on May 10, 2021. AFP

Palestinians rescue a wounded protester at the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City on May 10, 2021. AFP

Palestinian protesters flee attack by Israeli security forces in Jerusalem's Old City on May 10, 2021. AFP

Israeli security forces detain a Palestinian protester amid clashes in Jerusalem's Old City on May 10, 2021. AFP

Israeli security forces storm Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque compound on May 10, 2021. AFP

A Palestinian protester stands atop Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on May 10, 2021. AFP

A wounded Palestinian is carried during clashes with Israeli police at the compound that houses Al Aqsa Mosque. Reuters

A Palestinian gestures as he confronts Israeli police during clashes at the compound that houses Al Aqsa Mosque on May 10. Reuters

Egyptian Liverpool football star Mohamed Salah has called for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to use his influence and stop the killings in Jerusalem and the Palestinian territories.

Salah has commented on social media on the cross-border fighting that has erupted in Gaza and Israel, after police stormed Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem this week and attacked unarmed worshippers.

At least 28 Palestinians and three Israelis have been killed since Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza and Israel have been exchanging rockets.

"I’m calling on all the world leaders, including on the prime minister of the country that has been my home for the past four years, to do everything in their power to make sure the violence and killing of innocent people stops immediately," Salah tweeted.

He will play his 200th game for Liverpool against Manchester United on Thursday.

Like millions of people around the world, Salah has been distressed by the violence. "Enough is enough," he said.

Salah also posted a picture of himself during a visit to Jerusalem.