Arsenal Launch Investigation into Alleged Antisemitic Social Media Posts by Academy Kit Man
Posts from a now-deleted account linked to Mark Bonnick included comments referencing Jewish communities and the Israel-Gaza conflict.
- Arsenal has initiated an internal investigation into alleged antisemitic posts on a social media account reportedly linked to Mark Bonnick, a kit man in the club's academy.
- The posts, shared on the platform X, included comments about 'Jewish supremacy,' 'ethnic cleansing,' and criticism of Zionist Israel in relation to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
- Screenshots of the posts were highlighted by an antisemitism watchdog account and shared publicly after the account was deactivated on Wednesday evening.
- Arsenal released a statement affirming their commitment to standing against all forms of abuse and discrimination as they proceed with the investigation.
- The Football Association may also investigate the matter if the posts are confirmed to have been made by Bonnick.