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Floyd Mayweather has been called out on social media following his recent comments about Israel. The former boxer's words come amid the ongoing war in Gaza. Following the October 7th 2023 attack by Hamas forces, where over 1,000 people were killed and 250 people were taken hostage, Israel has waged a two-year war in Gaza. It has resulted in the deaths of more than 68,800 Palestinians, according to the territory's health ministry. Israel has faced widespread condemnation during the war, with calls for FIFA to ban the nation from international football intensifying following the United Nations Commission of Inquiry ruling that the country had committed genocide against Palestinians. Israel has denied the accusations. Mayweather has made two trips to Israel following the terrorist attacks on October 7th 2023. And the boxing great reaffirmed his commitment to Israel at a recent Republican Jewish Coalition conference in Las Vegas. He said: "I'm not with you guys 10 percent, 50 percent. I will always be the voice for the people in Israel. I will always stand behind the country of Israel. "The one and only Floyd 'Money' Mayweather, and Israel, I will always be there for you guys when you guys don't have a voice." Watch Mayeather's speech below: The comments have resulted in a mixed reaction online. Some have chosen to praise Mayweather, with a self-described Zionist writing: "Thank you, @FloydMayweather for never backing down and always standing with Israel and the Jewish people!" Others, however, are upset that the 48-year-old has decided to lend his support to the country, labelling his speech "disgraceful." Another person said: "Floyd Mayweather made clear that he always supports Israel, while a UN report released in September 2025 stated that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza." Despite the United States helping broker a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, which came into effect on 10th October, the situation remains tense. As part of the agreement, Hamas was ordered to return all 20 living and 28 hostages it was holding, with all living hostages released in exchange for 250 Palestinian prisoners and 1,718 detainees on 13th October. However, both groups have accused the other of breaking the agreement. Last week, Israel launched new strikes on Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 104 Palestinians after they claimed Hamas had killed an Israeli soldier. Hamas said it had "no connection" to the attack.
