US Moves to Prevent Soccer Ban on Israel Ahead of World Cup

18 HOURS AGO·UPDATED 18 HOURS AGO

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Above: Israelis celebrate a goal in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers game against Italy in Debrecen, Hungary, on Sept. 8, 2025. Image copyright: Grzegorz Wajda/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images

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Pro-Israel narrative

Israel deserves protection from discriminatory bans after surviving a terrorist attack that murdered 1,200 civilians. Comparing its legitimate self-defense to Russia's unprovoked invasion shows clear anti-Israel bias. Trump's intervention is needed to prevent this outrageous double standard.

Breitbart

Pro-Palestine narrative

Israel must be suspended for violating international law. It's unacceptable that soccer governing bodies remain silent on the Israeli genocide in Gaza after quickly banning Russia. There must be no room for double-standards, and consistent moral principles demand immediate action.

Guardian