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[Iraq-Iraq War] The England Football Association is criticized both inside and outside the country for not publicly condemning Hamas
Head of Israeli professional soccer sends letter to EPL... “I’m shocked that something like this can’t be condemned.”
The English Football Association (FA) is suffering from criticism from the Jewish community both inside and outside the country for failing to publicly condemn Hamas, a Palestinian armed political faction that is at war with Israel.
According to the British daily Guardian, Erez Halfon, chairman of the Israel Professional Football League, sent a letter to Richard Masters, CEO of the English Premier League (EPL), on the 13th (local time), criticizing the English football community's response to this dispute. 카지노사이트
Chairman Halfon said, “Many countries have clearly shown their support for Israel,” adding, “French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and U.S. President Joe Biden jointly explained their support for Israel. “We expressed our unwavering support for and condemned Hamas’ terrible acts of terrorism.”
He then turned to CEO Masters and said, "Terms such as 'clear condemnation', 'horrible act of terrorism', and 'genocide' were included in this joint statement.
If expressions of this magnitude are to be made, please consider the fact that there is an undeniable truth." He said.
He said, “I am shocked beyond words by the fact that the English Premier League lacks the ability to condemn such an act when the truth cannot be denied.
I am disappointed,” and added, “The clip, the fans, the leaders, and the players committed a crime against humanity.”
“I expect you to clearly and publicly condemn this.
The first message you sent was ambiguous,” he criticized.
On this day, the FA held a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the conflict before the start of the friendly match between the country and Australia at Wembley Stadium in London, which is considered the 'mecca of soccer.'
However, the colors of the 'Israeli flag' were not revealed.
Whenever there was a big event, the FA used to send a message using the lighting of the arch-shaped structure at Wembley Stadium.
In particular, when Ukraine was invaded by Russia last year, they lit up in the yellow and blue colors of the Ukrainian national anthem to show solidarity.
According to the BBC, at a meeting where the FA discussed this issue on the 11th, some attendees strongly voiced concerns that the lighting could cause division.
In addition, some high-ranking officials are said to have argued that the FA should be wary of the spread of the perception that it is taking one side in the Middle East conflict.
Ravi Alex Goldberg, head of 'Faith and Football', an FA-affiliated organization that campaigns against religious discrimination in the world of football, completely resigned from his position in protest.
According to Jewish News, which reports Jewish news, Goldberg expressed disappointment to FA CEO Mark Burlingham that the lights at Wembley Stadium were not used despite the tragedy targeting Jews.
The Telegraph reported that Jonathan Adelman, chairman of the Tribute Trust, a charity organization affiliated with Son Heung-min's Tottenham and which helps former players of the team, also resigned, saying the club's morality was questionable.
Tottenham, like the FA and EPL, has not issued a statement directly condemning Hamas beyond condoling the victims.
Chairman Adelman sent a letter to Tottenham Chairman Daniel Levy, saying, "I expected our club to do a better job than the FA," and pointed out, "Not only because there are Israeli national players, but also because there is a precedent of clearly showing support for Ukraine." did.
Israeli national team striker Manor Solomon currently plays for Tottenham.