Arab League welcomes suspension of Israel membership at FIFA

The Arab League expressed support for freezing the membership of Israel at the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) until the Israeli side abides by international laws.

In a statement, the Palestine department at the Arab League called for confronting Israel's racist policies against the Palestinians.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter, visited Israel recently to try to resolve the crisis between Israel and the Palestinian Authority over suspending Israel’s membership in the international soccer association.

He met Tuesday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The purpose of the meeting was to seek a solution to Palestinian complaints that Israel is restricting the movements of Palestinian soccer players in Gaza and the West Bank.
Source: MENA