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The Israeli Defense Forces claim that several Palestinian footballers killed in recent strikes were also militants tied to Hamas and Islamic Jihad, a narrative that has sparked international controversy and a series of sanctions.
Israel's military disclosed that twelve prominent Gaza football figures were active militants, challenging the portrayal of them as innocent sportsmen.
The Israel Defense Forces disclosed that twelve members of Gaza’s soccer community were linked to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, stating they were targeted due to their involvement in terrorist activities rather than their athletic roles.
The head of the Palestinian Football Association, Jibril Rajoub, is stranded in Mexico City awaiting a U.S. visa for the 2026 World Cup, a request caught in a broader crackdown on Palestinian passport holders and a dispute over Israeli settlement teams.
Jibril Rajoub, head of the Palestinian Football Association, is stuck in Mexico City waiting for a U.S. visa to attend the 2026 World Cup, a situation that reflects wider visa curbs on Palestinian officials and rising criticism of Israeli policies.
Jibril Rajoub, head of the Palestinian Football Association, is stranded in Mexico City awaiting a US visa for the 2026 World Cup, criticizing Washington's tightening visa policy and highlighting the destruction of sports facilities in Gaza.