Palestinian And Israeli Soccer Officials Have Heated Moment At FIFA Congress
Published on May 1, 2026.
Palestinian and Israeli soccer officials had a tense moment at the FIFA Congress, where Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub refused to shake hands with Basim Sheikh Suliman, the vice president of Israel's soccer governing body. Rajoub accused Israel of violating anti-discrimination regulation by allowing clubs based in West Bank settlements to play in the national league. The PFA is taking the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after FIFA ruled not to suspend Israel over its West Bank clubs. FIFA also fined the Israel Football Association $190,000 on disciplinary charges related to discrimination and racist abuse.
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