United Nations experts ask FIFA, UEFA to suspend Israel as 'necessary response' to conflict in Palestine
A UN panel urges suspension of Israel from football due to genocide accusations in Gaza, with UEFA's executive committee leaning toward a vote before the October international break.
- UEFA is expected to vote on suspending Israel due to allegations reported by UN experts regarding actions in Gaza, mirroring the ban imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
- UN experts called for FIFA and UEFA to suspend Israel, accusing it of genocide in Gaza, which Israel denies, stating its military actions were in response to Hamas's attack.
- Supporters of Greek club PAOK demonstrated against Maccabi Tel Aviv during a match, displaying a banner that said, 'Show Israel the red card,' reflecting the push for sanctions against Israel in football.
- Israel's Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar is collaborating with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to prevent UEFA's suspension, while the U.S. administration is also working to protect Israel from exclusion.
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