Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal: A message of love and support to Israeli children – WZO

Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal: A message of love and support to Israeli children

Legendary American basketball player Shaquille O’Neal recorded a video message for Israeli children and teenagers who experienced the events of October 7, as well as those who lost their parents in the HAMAS attack, reported the website NEWSru.co.il. These children are currently resting at Timberline Camp in Toronto, with the trip organized by the Canadian charity One Family, which assists victims of terrorism.

NBA star Shaquille O'Neal. Photo: ChinaImages / depositphotos.com

Shaquille began his message with the word “Shalom”, and then continued: “I want to say hello to you and tell you that I love you. To all the wonderful children — I know you have come from far away, and I hope you are doing well here. We love you very much. Thank you for coming, and we’ll talk again soon.”

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the greatest basketball players of all time, who played as a center. He was born on March 6, 1972, in Newark, New Jersey. Throughout his NBA career, he played for several teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, with whom he won four championship titles.

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