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Palestinian football to restart after Gaza war stoppage

Palestinian association football will resume in September after it came to a complete stop with the Gaza War

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
10 August, 2026
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Calls for FIFA to act after Israel kills Gaza footballer

Assiah Hamed
03 July, 2026
President of Palestinian Football Association Rajoub gives exclusive
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Head of Palestinian football not given visa to attend World Cup

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
12 June, 2026
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Israel releases Palestinian women's footballer Rand Halawani

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 June, 2026
Jibril Rajoub, President of the Palestine Football association, speaks during the 76th FIFA Congress on April 30, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Palestinian FA chief blasts Israeli VP at FIFA Congress

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
01 May, 2026
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FIFA seeks legal advice on proposal to suspend Israel

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
17 May, 2024
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Australian footballer calls for Israel suspension at FIFA

The New Arab Staff
10 May, 2024
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The case for a sports boycott of Israel over its war on Gaza

Samar Saeed

Samar Saeed

20 March, 2024
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'Legend of Khan Younis' footballer killed in Gaza airstrike

The New Arab Staff
12 March, 2024
Goals and genocide: Israel's attack on Palestinian football
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Goals and genocide: Israel's attack on Palestinian football

Saoud Khalaf

Saoud Khalaf

11 January, 2024
Mark Ward, Sinn Fein Teachta Dála, in Palestine [Mark Ward/TNA]
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Ireland could host Europe's first Palestine match: MP

Paul McLoughlin
30 June, 2023
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Sports solidarity for Ukraine but not for Palestine

Momin Alhasan

Momin Alhasan

09 December, 2022
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Gazans celebrate Qatar's hosting of 2022 FIFA World Cup

Sally Ibrahim
16 November, 2022
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PFA praises Barcelona's decision not to compete in Jerusalem

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
19 July, 2021
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Palestinian football chief vows to fight FIFA ban

The New Arab & agencies
25 August, 2018
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FIFA bins report criticising Israeli occupation

The New Arab Staff

The New Arab

10 May, 2017
Jibril Rajoub [AFP]
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Top Palestinian Fatah official denied entry to Egypt

The New Arab & agencies
28 February, 2017
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Palestinian football tournament delayed after Israeli travel ban

The New Arab
31 July, 2016