Palestinian soccer boss refuses to shake hands with Israeli counterpart at FIFA Congress

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Palestinian football boss refuses Israeli handshake at FIFA event

Updated 22 hours ago
Al Jazeera
Fox News
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Palestine’s FA President, Jibril Rajoub, explained his refusal to shake hands with Israeli FA representative. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include Al Jazeera, Fox News.

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Palestinian football boss refuses Israeli handshake at FIFA event
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Lean Left
5/1/2026

Palestinian football boss refuses Israeli handshake at FIFA event

Palestine’s FA President, Jibril Rajoub, explained his refusal to shake hands with Israeli FA representative.

Palestinian soccer boss refuses to shake hands with Israeli counterpart at FIFA Congress
Fox News5/2/2026

Palestinian soccer boss refuses to shake hands with Israeli counterpart at FIFA Congress

Alex Lasry, CEO of the NYNJ Host Committee, discusses preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, outlining plans for fan experiences across five boroughs and New Jersey and addressing traffic concerns and public transport solutions. Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub refused to shake hands or even.