Formal complaint lodged against Ons Jabeur amid support for Palestinians

World No.7, Ons Jabeur has come under scrutiny and has had a formal complaint issued against her for her support of Palestinians during the Isreal-Palestine conflict.

A long and documented history, Isreal witnessed attacks by Palestinian militants, Hamas on the Gaza Strip on October 7 with at least 1,700 people killed and hostages taken. Public opinion has been divided between the two sides.

Jabeur voiced hers saying that violence will never bring peace and that Palestine should be free of all enmity which didn't sit well with Israeli officials.

"What Palestinians have been going through during the last 75 years is indescribable," Jabeur wrote. "What innocent civilians are going through is indescribable; no matter what their religion is, or what their origin is. Violence will never bring peace; I cannot stand with violence but I also cannot stand with people having their lands taken."

"So understanding context is important, looking at what's happening today and deciding to ignore recent history is irresponsible and won't bring peace. And peace is all we care about. Peace is what everyone needs and deserves. Stop the violence and #FreePalestine," she added.

The Israel Tennis Association (ITA) sent a letter to the WTA via the ITF blaming Jabeur for supporting a 'murderous terrorist organisation' and asking for measures to be taken against the prominent Tunisian star.

"This tennis player incites and supports a murderous terrorist organization. We’re glad she’s in the minority compared to the sane athletes in the rest of the world. Because the player belongs to the WTA, they are the body responsible for handling the case. The association and the ITF are now waiting to see what measures they will take against her," the statement read.