The NFL held a moment of silence to mourn the Hamas terror attacks in Israel before Thursday night’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos.
But at least one fan had another idea.
After the 10 seconds or so of silence had ended and the public address announcer had said “thank you,” one fan yelled out an obscene slogan that might be paraphrased as “fornicate Hamas!”
There was a smattering of cheers in the previously quiet stadium, but before any broad reaction could coalesce, the announcer began introducing the national anthem.
Hamas is the Palestinian Islamist terror group that controls the Gaza Strip and on Saturday launched a massive series of attacks that killed 1,200 Israeli and foreign civilians, including more than 20 Americans, and took numerous hostages.
All this weekend’s NFL games will feature a moment of silence.
Before Thursday night’s game, the announcer said “this past week we witnessed a horrific attack in Israel. We mourn the lives lost in the massacre, including many Americans. We pray for innocent civilians in the Middle East, who continue to be in harm’s way. The NFL, the Chiefs and the Broncos ask that you join us in a moment of silence.”
• Victor Morton can be reached at vmorton@washingtontimes.com.
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