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Israel is starving 470,000 Palestinians , and moving in troops to occupy Gaza… And yet, FIFA is rolling out the red carpet and welcoming Israel to participate in the World Cup. But a brave group of Italian football coaches are taking a stand - join them and call on FIFA to suspend Israel from the World Cup now , before September 8!

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Dear friends,

Over 55,000 Palestinians have been killed within two years - families, babies, and the equivalent of entire teams of athletes erased. Yet

FIFA continues to roll out the red carpet for Israel.

But now, just a week before Italy faces Israel in a World Cup qualifier, a group of Italian football coaches are taking a stand: demanding that FIFA and UEFA suspend Israel from the tournament.
A ban like this would isolate Israel while they kill innocents and send a clear message:no country committing genocide can expect to play on the world stage.

When Russia invaded Ukraine, FIFA banned Russia within days. Why the double standard when it comes to Israel’s war crimes?With millions of voices behind the Italian coaches, FIFA will have no choice but to act:

Stand with the coaches: kick Israel out of the World Cup ( [link removed] )

And there’s more: at least

eight Israeli clubs are based in illegal West Bank settlements , in breach of FIFA’s own rules. Some are notorious for racism against Palestinian people.

On September 8, Italy is set to face Israel in Hungary. If the world rallies now, we can push FIFA to act and ban Israel from the World Cup.

Stand with the coaches: kick Israel out of the World Cup ( [link removed] )

People power works . Even Netanyahu admitted that Germany halted arms exports last month because of public pressure.

Whether it’s football or politics: no country committing genocide should ever be given the red carpet treatment. Together, let’s get FIFA & UEFA to take a stand.
With hope and solidarity,
Harriet, Julian, Marie and the rest of the Avaaz team

More information:
Italian football coaches seek suspension of Israel World Cup ties ( [link removed] ) (Al Jazeera) Italy football coaches demand suspension of ‘Israeli’ teams citing “moral imperative” ( [link removed] ) (Roya News) More than 55,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza health officials say ( [link removed] ) (AP News)

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