DETROIT – Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone says his parents are on their way home after being stuck in Israel during the war with Hamas.
Anzalone played in Detroit’s win against the Carolina Panthers over the weekend, and then revealed after the game that his parents had been part of a Naples, Florida, tour group that went to Israel on Oct. 2.
They were still in Israel when members of the Hamas militant group broke through the border fence on Saturday and stormed the country’s south. Thousands of people have been killed as the war rages into its sixth day.
Early Thursday morning, Anzalone posted that his parents are headed home safely.
“Thank you to everyone who has been saying prayers for my family and their safety,” he said. “It’s been a scary, anxiety filled several days, but my parents are headed home safely. So many people to thank, but I know this: God is good.”
Thank you to everyone who has been saying prayers for my family and their safety. It’s been a scary, anxiety filled several days but my parents are headed home safely. So many people to thank but I know this, God is good.
— Alex Anzalone (@AlexAnzalone34) October 12, 2023
Anzalone led the Lions with 11 tackles and eight solo tackles on Sunday. He also had two hits on quarterback Bryce Young.
Detroit is heading to Tampa Bay this weekend for a battle of first-place teams.
