From Sports Minister Zohar says Israel working to prevent UEFA suspension ahead of expected vote
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Israel's Idan Nachmias, right, Israel's Manor Solomon, left, challenges for the ball with Belgium's Jeremy Doku during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Belgium and Israel, at Nagyerdei Stadium, in Debrecen, northeastern Hungary, Sept. 6, 2024. (AP/Denes Erdos)
Amid reports that UEFA, the Union of European Football Associations, will vote next week in favor of suspending Israel, Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar says he is working with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the chair of the Israel Football Association, Moshe Zuares, to prevent the move.
He cautions, however, that the “correct step” ahead of the expected vote is to “act responsibly toward the professional bodies and not make statements” before any decision has been made.
The Times newspaper reports that those in favor of suspending Israel from the body have cited the ban imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022 as reason to support the move.
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