The manager of Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, expressed his deep sorrow regarding what children in Palestine are enduring, emphasizing that what is happening in Gaza cannot be ignored, especially with the targeting of children no older than four or five years old.

Guardiola said during a speech he delivered after being awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Manchester: "It pains me greatly what is happening in Gaza; this is not an ideological issue, nor is it a competition of who is right and who is wrong. We see children aged four and five dying under bombardment or in hospitals that are no longer hospitals."

The Spanish coach added: "Yes, some may say this does not concern us, but it will reach us one day; the upcoming children who will be killed could be our children."

Guardiola, known for his humanitarian stances, affirmed that what is happening represents a humanitarian disaster, calling for not remaining silent in the face of tragedies and injustice, stating: "Humanity compels us to act and show our stances, even through the simplest means."

Guardiola's statements were met with warm applause from the audience, who were moved by his sincere and impactful words that highlighted a tragedy that does not receive adequate attention from the international community.