Egyptian Red Crescent thanks Mohamed Salah for 'significant' Gaza donation

Liverpool footballer had earlier been subject of criticism for remaining silent on Israel-Gaza conflict

Mohamed Salah's donation to provide aid to the people of Palestine in Gaza has received appreciation from the Egyptian Red Crescent. Reuters

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Liverpool's Egyptian football star, Mohamed Salah, has made a “significant” donation to help the people of Gaza, which has earned him gratitude from the Egyptian Red Crescent.

The amount of the donation has not been disclosed.

Salah had been the subject of criticism for not commenting publicly on the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Dr Rami Al-Nazir, the executive director of the Egyptian Red Crescent, confirmed Salah's donation, emphasising it is intended to assist those affected by the recent Israeli air strikes in Gaza.

He told The National: "We received the donation on Sunday through his agent, Ramy Abbas, to cover essential requirements and needs of the people of Gaza, whether medical or nutritional, based on the assessment and requests of the Palestinian Red Crescent.

“The decision to not disclose the donation amount was in accordance with Salah's wishes”.

The contribution was facilitated through a close intermediary to the player.

The Facebook post by the Egyptian Red Crescent thanked him "from the heart" for supporting the people of Gaza.

Gaza is experiencing continuous air strikes in various areas, while Egypt is working to alleviate the impact of the attacks and provide humanitarian aid.

Mohamed Salah is currently with the Egyptian national team in the UAE for a friendly match against Algeria, following his participation in Egypt's friendly victory over Zambia.