Summary
Activists and human rights groups have called for Israel's suspension from European football following a ceasefire in Gaza. They claim Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank violate human rights and international laws, urging organizations like UEFA to act. These calls come as Israel's national team resumes its FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification campaign.
Key Facts
- Activists are urging UEFA to suspend Israel from European football following recent events in Gaza.
- The group "Game Over Israel" claims Israel is responsible for human rights abuses against Palestinians.
- Billboards and advertisements have appeared globally, calling for Israel's suspension, including in Milan and Los Angeles.
- Former UN officials argue that allowing Israel to play normalizes what they describe as war crimes.
- They compare Israel's situation to past global actions against countries like Nazi Germany post-World War II.
- Current international law views Israeli settlements in the West Bank as illegal, which activists highlight as part of their argument.
- FIFA and UEFA previously suspended Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, a precedent some activists reference.
