NBA star Kyrie Irving wears t-shirt honoring Gaza journalist Saleh al-Jafarawi
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NBA superstar and Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving was recently photographed wearing a pro-Palestine T-shirt from the clothing brand Wear The Peace.
The garment honors Saleh al-Jafarawi, a Palestinian journalist from Gaza who was killed during the war.
The T-shirt, produced by Wear The Peace, features imagery and text paying tribute to al-Jafarawi, with proceeds supporting humanitarian causes.
It reads: “AlJafarawi Table Tennis Club”
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Founded as a platform for social advocacy, Wear The Peace has donated over $3.4 million to various initiatives, including aid for conflict-affected regions.
Saleh al-Jafarawi was a 28-year-old Gaza-based journalist and table tennis enthusiast known for his on-the-ground reporting during the prolonged ‘Israeli’ assault on the region.
With a significant social media following, including 4.5 million on Instagram, he documented daily life and events in Gaza, providing evidence cited by human rights organizations.
Al-Jafarawi was fatally shot on October 12, 2025, in Gaza City's Sabra neighborhood during clashes following a ceasefire agreement between ‘Israel’ and Hamas.
Sources indicate he was killed by members of an armed group linked to the Doghmush clan, described as ‘Israel’-backed militias engaged in confrontations with Hamas.
Shortly after his death, Meta removed his verified Instagram account, erasing years of archival content.
Irving's choice to wear the T-shirt aligns with his history of engaging in social and political causes.
He has previously voiced support for Palestinian rights, distinguishing himself in a league where such expressions can invite scrutiny from officials.
