It's time to stop the Palestinian sports boycott of Israel - opinion

Jibril Rajoub's strategy to boycott and isolate Israel in sports had worked until this summer. But the reactions by FIFA and other bodies shows how weak his claims have always been.

HEAD OF the Palestinian Football Association Jibril Rajoub waves as he welcomes Saudi Football Federation chief Yasser Almisehal in Ramallah last year.

(photo credit: MOHAMAD TOROKMAN/REUTERS)

ByDAVID MAY

DECEMBER 7, 2020 21:04

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It's time to stop the Palestinian sports boycott of Israel - opinion

Jibril Rajoub's strategy to boycott and isolate Israel in sports had worked until this summer. But the reactions by FIFA and other bodies shows how weak his claims have always been.

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