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Arsenal kitman sacked over Israel-Palestine tweets sues club for discrimination

  • Mark Bonnick, a 61-year-old former Arsenal kitman with over 20 years at the club, was sacked in December 2024 over social media posts about Israel's war in Gaza.
  • Arsenal investigated Bonnick's public Twitter posts made in November and December 2023 and concluded they could be offensive and inflammatory, leading to disciplinary action.
  • Bonnick denies antisemitism, arguing his comments reflect anti-Zionist beliefs and claims Arsenal reacted to online pressure without due process.
  • He is suing Arsenal for unfair dismissal, seeking reinstatement and damages, and demands the club acknowledge their wrongful actions and oppose anti-Palestinian racism.
  • The legal case filed with the Watford Employment Tribunal is slated for a hearing in the coming year, underscoring ongoing disputes surrounding freedom of speech and political views within sports organizations.
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Middle East Eye broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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