US EditionEU Sports Chief Hints Israel Should Get the Boot From Competitions over Gaza War
- On May 21, 2025, EU Sports Commissioner Glenn Micallef suggested that Israel might be barred from participating in global sporting events due to the ongoing Gaza conflict.
- This followed mounting diplomatic criticism of Israel over its Gaza war actions and calls from European officials to suspend agreements and impose sanctions.
- Micallef highlighted the role of sports in fostering peace and human rights, asserting that sporting events should exclude individuals or groups who do not align with shared values.
- He acknowledged sports' autonomy but stressed the EU's responsibility to voice concerns, while Israeli officials rejected boycotts as harmful and politically motivated.
- The discourse signals increasing pressure on Israel in sports and politics, where potential bans could impact athletes and reflect broader EU actions on the Gaza crisis.
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EU sports commissioner targets Israel: 'No place for countries that don’t act accordi
Glenn Micallef said countries that don't share EU values shouldn't take part in sporting events, calling sport a platform for peace and human rights amid calls to sanction Israel
EU commissioner suggests Israel sporting ban as pressure mounts over Gaza offensive
European Union Sports Commissioner Glenn Micallef has delivered pointed remarks suggesting Israel could face exclusion from international sporting competitions, declaring there should be "no space" in athletic events for nations that fail to align with European principles amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. Politico reported that Micallef condemned the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and emphasized the sporting community's responsibility to advocate for…
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