US EditionArsenal kitman sacked over Israel-Palestine tweets sues club for discrimination
- Mark Bonnick, a 61-year-old former Arsenal kitman, was sacked in December 2024 over social media posts about Israel's war in Gaza.
- The dismissal followed Arsenal investigating Bonnick's public 'X' account posts, which were deemed potentially offensive though not antisemitic by the club.
- Bonnick argues his posts reflected his anti-Zionist views and denied antisemitism, claiming Arsenal bowed to online pro-Israel pressure reacting with a knee-jerk sacking.
- He has launched legal action seeking reinstatement and damages, stating, "I want them to acknowledge what they've done to me is wrong" and alleging discrimination.
- The upcoming tribunal case reflects broader tensions over free speech and political expression within sports organizations amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.
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Arsenal kitman sues club over dismissal after criticising Israel
English Premier League side Arsenal is facing legal action after a long-serving kitman said he was sacked over pro-Palestinian comments he made last year. Mark Bonnick is suing the north London club over unfair dismissal, saying that Arsenal’s actions were motivated by his anti-Zionist beliefs. Bonnick, a lifelong Arsenal fan, was suspended and then sacked in December 2024 after 12 years at the club. His social media posts, dated between Novembe…
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