Irish federation to call on UEFA to ban Israel

"DUBLIN -- Ireland's soccer federation voted Saturday to submit a motion to UEFA to ban Israel from competitions organised by the European governing body. The motion -- proposed by Irish club Bohemians -- required support from 50% of the federation's delegates and it passed with a clear majority, according to a Football Association of Ireland statement. It cited two alleged violations of UEFA statutes by the Israel Football Association."

"The first is "organising clubs in occupied Palestinian territories without the consent of the Palestinian FA" and the second is "the alleged failure of the IFA to enforce an effective anti-racism policy." - FIFA Council takes no action against Israel, urges peace UEFA's executive committee next meets on Dec. 3 in Nyon. Israel will complete their World Cup qualifying campaign with a match against Moldova on Nov. 16."

Ireland's Football Association voted to submit a motion to UEFA requesting Israel's suspension from European competitions. The motion was proposed by Bohemians and required support from 50% of federation delegates; it passed by a clear majority. The motion cites two alleged UEFA statute violations by the Israel Football Association: organising clubs in occupied Palestinian territories without the Palestinian FA's consent, and an alleged failure to enforce an effective anti‑racism policy. UEFA's executive committee is scheduled to meet Dec. 3 in Nyon. FIFA's Council took no action and urged peace. Israel will finish World Cup qualifying with a Nov. 16 match versus Moldova.

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