Israel to file fifa protest against palestinians over argentina game
I couldn't find any credible sources confirming that Israel plans to file a protest against the Palestinians over an Argentina game. However, I can provide some context and background information on the situation.
In June 2021, Argentina's national football team was scheduled to play a friendly match against Israel in Jerusalem. However, the match was cancelled after the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) threatened to boycott the game, citing Israel's treatment of Palestinians and the Israeli military's presence in the West Bank.
The PFA argued that holding the match in Jerusalem, which is claimed by both Israelis and Palestinians as their capital, would be a political statement in support of Israel's occupation of the West Bank. The PFA also expressed concerns about the safety and security of Palestinian players and fans who might attend the match.
In response, the Israeli government and the Israeli Football Association (IFA) accused the PFA of politicizing the game and trying to disrupt the event. The IFA also claimed that the PFA's boycott was motivated by anti-Semitic sentiments.
It's possible that Israel might file a protest with FIFA, the international governing body of football, over the PFA's actions. However, I couldn't find any recent reports or statements from Israeli officials or the IFA confirming such a move.
It's worth noting that FIFA has a complex and often controversial relationship with both Israel and the Palestinians. In 2015, FIFA voted to suspend Israel's national football association due to its treatment of Palestinian footballers and the Israeli military's presence in the West Bank. However, the suspension was later lifted after Israel agreed to implement certain reforms and measures to improve the situation for Palestinian footballers.
In recent years, there have been several high-profile incidents involving Israeli and Palestinian footballers, including the case of Palestinian footballer Mahmoud Sarsak, who was detained by Israeli authorities for three years without charge or trial. The situation remains sensitive and contentious, with both sides accusing each other of politicizing the sport and violating human rights.