Palestinian FA expects FIFA Council to approve ban on Israel in Oct. 3 meeting
ANKARA (AA) – The Palestine Football Association said on Wednesday that it expects FIFA to impose sanctions on Israel Football Association for violations of human rights and humanitarian law in the Gaza Strip.
“We appreciate the professionalism and impartiality FIFA has shown in handling this matter, particularly in referring the issue to legal experts for thorough evaluation. The PFA remains confident in the fairness of the ongoing process,” reads the PFA’s statement.
“As the sole recognized football authority in Palestinian territory, we affirm our right enshrined in FIFA statutes and laws, to develop and promote football across areas recognized under international law.
“This includes the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem, as re-affirmed by the recent ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and reinforced by numerous international legitimacy resolutions from the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council,” the PFA said.
It added: “PFA patiently awaits the final decision, expected to be reviewed by the FIFA Council on October 3.”
In April, the PFA petitioned FIFA to sanction and exclude Israel for violating human rights and humanitarian law in the Gaza Strip.
Israel has continued its war on Gaza since an attack by Hamas in October last year, despite a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire.
Israel has killed nearly 41,500 people, mostly women and children, and injured more than 96,000, according to local health authorities.
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