Summary
Some countries are proposing that Israel be suspended from international football competitions following accusations by a UN commission. Israel is currently competing in events like the men's Fifa World Cup qualifiers. A vote on this suspension could happen as soon as next week, and the decision is in the hands of UEFA's executive committee.
Key Facts
- A UN commission claims Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
- There is a push to suspend Israel from international football competitions.
- Israel's national team is in World Cup qualifiers, and Maccabi Tel Aviv is in the Europa League.
- The Turkish Football Association and 48 athletes have called for Israel's suspension.
- UEFA's executive committee will decide on the suspension, needing a majority vote.
- The committee has 20 members; 11 votes are required for a decision.
- U.S. officials oppose banning Israel, as the World Cup will be mostly in the U.S.
- Turkish Football Association is actively demanding Israel's ban from football.
