Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur has decided to donate part of her prize money from the ongoing Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals to help Palestinians affected by the conflict in Gaza. After her emotional win in Cancun, she expressed her unhappiness with the global situation, especially the heartbreaking events in Gaza.
Jabeur, known as Tunisia’s “Minister of Happiness,” broke down in tears, stating her decision to contribute to the Palestinian cause. She emphasized the difficulty of witnessing the loss of lives, particularly among children and babies, and called for peace in the world.
Ons Jabeur says she’s donating a portion of her prize money to Palestine:
“I am very happy with the win but I haven’t been very happy lately. The situation in the world doesn’t make me happy… I feel like… I am sorry. It’s very tough seeing children & babies dying every day.… pic.twitter.com/fVBz9McSjU
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Despite her tennis victory, Jabeur expressed frustration over the ongoing crisis and a sense of helplessness. She acknowledged the tough impact of social media, sharing horrific images, on her well-being. Jabeur, ranked seventh globally in women’s singles, received support from the crowd and pledged to donate, hoping it might offer some help to those suffering.