Israelis welcome to attend 2022 World Cup, says Qatari official
Israelis will be allowed to attend the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Hassan al-Thawadi, secretary-general of the supreme committee, which is in charge of the tournament, told ESPN earlier this week. Read more
Two children battling cancer join Netanyahus at the World Cup
July 11, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara surprised two Israeli children inviting them to join them in watching the World Cup semi-final match between England and Croatia in Moscow. Read more
PLO-Hamas anti-England, anti-Israel hatred politicises FIFA World Cup
July 11, 2018 by David Singer
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Hatred against Britain and Israel surfaced in Gaza as England progressed its way through the World Cup to meet Sweden in the quarter finals…writes David Singer. Read more
On the other hand
June 23, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
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FIFA world cup competitions, known as Mondial here, are in full swing with teams from many countries striving to become champions of soccer…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Say it loud, say it clear: no World Cup for Qatar…writes Ben Cohen/JNS.org
June 2, 2015 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
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In a normal world, it wouldn’t be Israel that is the target of a campaign for boycotts, divestment, and sanctions. The tiny Gulf emirate of Qatar is a far better candidate. Read more
Nike yet to address video ad with anti-Semitic overtones
October 15, 2014 by Jacob Kamaras - JNS.org
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After initially raising concern on the issue this summer, the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) is continuing to press the Nike footwear and apparel giant to remedy its promotion of a pre-Soccer World Cup animated video whose content has what critics call anti-Semitic overtones. Read more
