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The European fencing championship contained a controversial protest against Tim Israel In Tallinn, Estonia, Saturday night.
Members Swiss silver medal won For 23 -year -old fence team, he turned his back on Israeli gold medals during a medal ceremony, while playing Israeli national anthem.
The Israelis beat Switzerland 45-34 to win gold.
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Saber fence equipment during the National Championships Department of Department and USA at Greater Richmond Congress Center, April 11, 2016, Richmond, Va. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
After the incident, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar condemned Switzerland for protests.
The Israeli fence team has faced the previous protests of opponents in recent years.
The Iraqi national fence team withdrew from the match against Israel at the Istanbul World Cup in May 2023.
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The FIFA Disciplinary Committee was asked to consider the allegations of discrimination against the Israel team and even had to consider the suspension after being requested by Palestinian Football Federation, PFA. Pfa in particular accused the Israeli Federation of IFA that the Israeli government is in accordance with the violation of international law, discrimination against Arab players and involvement in its clubs located in Palestinian territory.
FIFA did not suspend Israel, and IFA later transferred PFA for charges in a statement provided by Fox News Digital.
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He was arrested by a high school teacher in Georgia after allegedly threatening to interrupt the head of a Muslim student who faced the Israeli flag in his classroom. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
“Who fantasized about the suspension of Israeli football from an international arena or sanctions on lies and false accusations has suffered defeat,” the statement said. “Again, over time, we acted on different channels, in a calculated and proactive way to deal with the challenge of the Palestinian Association and its leader to distort reality, and the result does not leave room for doubt today.
“We respect the authors of the reports submitted by the members of the Council and the decision of the Council members to consider the transfer of two questions to a legal examination, as long as there is any factual justification for this. Thanks to the values representing the famous democracy and the independent and determined legal system of the football association, we never violated and will not violate any of the FIFA/UEFA rules.”
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