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FIFA refusal to act over Israeli clubs based in illegal settlements flouts international law
FIFA has announced that no action will be taken against the Israeli Football Association (IFA) over the participation of clubs based in illegal settlements in Israel’s leagues. In March 2024, the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) called for the exclusion of settlement clubs. There are at least six clubs based in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) currently playing in Israeli leagues. However, in its response on 19 March 2026, the fo…
Al Bireh. The president of the Palestinian Football Federation (PFA), Jibril Rajoub, reaffirmed his determination to get the expulsion of the Israeli Federation (IFA) from international organizations, just days after FIFA imposed sanctions on IFA for violations of anti-discrimination regulations.
The Palestinian Football Federation reported continuing its efforts to exclude Israel from world football. President Jibril Rajoub denounced the Beitar Jerusalem as a symbol of fascism and discrimination.
On Tuesday, Jibril Rajoub, President of the Palestinian Football Federation, declared that he continued his efforts to exclude the Israeli Federation of International Forums.
FIFA, the governing body of world football, has become the focus of a deep debate in international sports circles with its recent disciplinary decisions. The anticipated FIFA decision regarding Israel has once again called into question the institution's stance on human rights violations and war crimes. The lack of action and the application of double standards, particularly in the face of the humanitarian tragedy in the occupied territories, pr…
The Palestinian Football Federation argued that FIFA's sanctions against Israel are not a sufficient deterrent. The statement emphasized that their exclusion from the disciplinary process is a serious problem.
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