The FIFA has postponed the decision on the Palestinian attempt to suspend Israel of international football until after the Paris Olympics, arguing that both sides asked for more time to present their positions. The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) submitted a proposal to suspend Israel in May because of the war in Gaza, and FIFA ordered an urgent legal review and promised to address the issue at an extraordinary meeting of its council. in July.
Soccer’s world governing body said on Thursday that the legal assessment will now be shared with its council on August 31. “Following requests for extensions from both parties to present their respective positions, which should granted by FIFA, more time is needed to complete this process with due care and integrity,” FIFA said on its X account.
The Paris Olympic Games will be held from July 26 to August 26. 11, with group matches for the men’s soccer tournament starting on July 24. Israel has qualified for the men’s tournament and will play Mali, Paraguay and Japan in the group stage.
A report this week by lawyers specializing in international law called on FIFA to ban Israel for violating several FIFA laws related to human rights and humanitarian goals.
Since an Oct. 7 cross-border raid by the militant group Hamas that Israel says killed more than 1,200 people, Israel’s offensive in Gaza has left more than 38,000 Palestinians dead, according to health officials. of Gaza.
Critics have accused Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinians, which Israel denies. Israel said its strikes were targeting militants and aimed to prevent another attack like the one on October 7.
Source: La Verdad
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