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NGOs Urge FIFA to Address IFA's Settlement Controversy

6/27/2025

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A powerful coalition of NGOs and legal experts is calling on FIFA to take a stand against the Israel Football Association (IFA) for its controversial decision to let teams play in Israeli settlements in the West Bank. They assert that this practice not only violates FIFA Statutes but also contravenes international law, referencing UN resolutions and the International Court of Justice's findings on the Israeli occupation.

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A powerful coalition of NGOs and legal experts is calling on FIFA to take a stand against the Israel Football Association (IFA) for its controversial decision to let teams play in Israeli settlements in the West Bank. They assert that this practice not only violates FIFA Statutes but also contravenes international law, referencing UN resolutions and the International Court of Justice's findings on the Israeli occupation.