"UEFA, European football's governing body, is reportedly closing in on a suspension of Israel. According to the Associated Press and Britain's "The Times" newspaper, a majority on the UEFA Executive Committee is prepared to support a suspension. This comes after a group of experts appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council accused Israel of genocide through its actions in the Gaza Strip. UEFA has not yet issued an official statement but a vote could take place as early as next week."
"Media reports suggest that Qatar is playing a central role in the efforts to get Israel suspended. They say the emirate has been lobbying intensively for weeks trying to find a majority on the UEFA Executive Committee in favor of suspending Israel. The pressure intensified following an Israeli airstrike on Hamas targets in Doha on September 9. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has also repeatedly criticized Israel and suggested excluding its athletes."
UEFA is reportedly close to supporting a suspension of Israel after United Nations Human Rights Council experts accused Israel of genocide in the Gaza Strip. A vote on suspension could occur as early as next week. Qatar has been lobbying intensively to secure a majority on the UEFA Executive Committee, with pressure rising after an Israeli airstrike on Hamas targets in Doha on September 9. Spain and Ireland have pushed for stronger measures including suspension of the EU association agreement and exclusion of athletes. A suspension would remove Israel's national team from World Cup qualifying and bar Israeli clubs from international competitions.
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