Coco Gauff heartbroken by Israel-Palestine conflict

Tennis star Coco Gauff has expressed anguish at the loss of innocent lives during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.
The conflict, which has been going on for several decades now, escalated on Saturday, October 7, when Hamas, a Palestinian Sunni-Islamic fundamentalist organization, attacked Israel, targeting towns located near the Gaza Strip.
As many as 1,200 Israelis, including over 120 soldiers, have lost their lives. Additionally, several Israelis were taken as hostages into the Gaza Strip.
The United Nations has reported that Israeli retaliation has seen around 123,538 Palestinians in Gaza displaced, with close to 1,000 people losing their lives.
American No. 1 Gauff took to social media to express her sadness at the events in the Middle East and condemned all acts of terrorism. She also said that she remains hopeful that the region will find peace in the future.
"I am heartbroken by the tragic loss of innocent lives and firmly denounce any acts of terrorism. My heart goes out to all of the innocent Israeli and Palestinian lives involved. The heinous nature of these actions is incomprehensible, and my family's hearts go out to the families of those who have lost loved ones, those who have been injured, and those who are still missing," she said.
"I hold onto hope for peace in the region and stand firm on combatting all forms of hatred. My family and I will continue to pray for all of the families in mourning," she added