Summary
An Israeli footballer, Menashe Zalka, appeared in a military uniform firing weapons in southern Lebanon during a conflict involving Israel. This action has led to calls from football officials and fans for FIFA to take action against him and the Israeli Football Association (IFA). FIFA has previously fined IFA for breaches of anti-discrimination obligations but has not suspended it.
Key Facts
- Menashe Zalka, an Israeli footballer, was seen firing a gun and throwing a grenade in a video.
- The video shows Zalka, who plays for Hapoel Hadera, in a military assault in southern Lebanon.
- He is part of the Israeli army’s reserve force in the paratrooper brigade.
- The incident has led to calls for FIFA to take action against Zalka and IFA.
- FIFA fined IFA 150,000 Swiss francs for anti-discrimination breaches but did not suspend it.
- The Palestinian Football Association and rights groups have complained about IFA's actions.
- Calls have been renewed for FIFA to ban Israel from football competitions due to the conflict.
