Palestinian Union refers Gaza athletics case to FIFA
The Palestinian Football Association has filed an official complaint with FIFA, requesting the protection of Palestinian athletes following Israeli accusations targeting 12 members of the football family who were martyred during the Gaza war. Israel based its allegations on intelligence assessments claiming these individuals were linked to Hamas and Islamic Jihad organizations. The Palestinian Federation rejected these accusations, asserting that they were made without independent investigation or concrete evidence, and that they violate principles of justice and the presumption of innocence. The Federation also announced that it is considering escalating the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), emphasizing the need for international accountability and ensuring the rights of the victims. Since the start of the war, 1,013 athletes have been martyred, and 265 sports facilities have been completely or partially damaged, in what appears to be an Israeli attempt to systematically destroy Palestinian sports infrastructure.
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