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Number two in the world in 2022 and finalist of three Grand Chelem, the Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur (30, WTA N.36) spoke about her commitment to the United Nations World Food Program (PAM).
Head and mind elsewhere. As she went through a “difficult period” of her career as she reports to WTA Tennis, the tennis player Ons Jabeur also says she is very concerned about the Israel-Hamas war. The Tunisian, ambassador of the United Nations World Food Program (PAM) since February 2024, remains marked by news and in particular the Israeli blockade which has prevents any distribution of food in Gaza since March 2.
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“They try to push again and again, but unfortunately, when we close the borders and try to starve children and so many other people to death, it’s very inhuman. We are in 2025 and I cannot believe that it happens,” said the old world number two to the specialized media. On April 25, the “PAM” announced that it had “exhausted all its stocks” in Gaza. A situation that pushes the United Nations to raise their voice, while the risk of famine lies at almost 2.4 million Palestinians and more than 116,000 tonnes of food assistance are waiting to be able to enter the territory.
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Very affected by this news, Ons Jabeur admits shed many tears following his meetings with WFP. “It really affected me emotionally” adds the one who confides thinking “24 hours a day, 7 days a week” to the situation of Gaza. “I have been called a terrorist on many occasions. I do not understand the report. I just try to help people, and especially children, who die of hunger,” she also launched in WTA Tennis. Ons Jabeur also said that she did not intend to be silent, and that she will continue to defend this cause in the hope that those responsible act.
