🔗 Share this article Football Association of Ireland Backs Resolution Calling for European Football Ban on Israel Ireland's football governing body has given the green light to present a official proposal to European football's governing body, demanding the banning of Israel from all European team and national tournaments. Basis of the Proposed Suspension The resolution, which was proposed by Dublin club Bohemians, highlighted alleged violations by the Israel Football Association of two key European football regulations. Inability to apply and uphold an proper policy against racism. Organisation of football teams in occupied Palestinian territories without the approval of the Palestrian FA. Ballot Results and Future Actions According to an announcement from the FAI, the resolution was backed by 74 votes, with 7 against and 2 not voting. They intends to officially present this request to the UEFA's decision-making body, seeking the prompt ban of the Israel Football Association from Uefa competitions. During a special assembly of the Football Association of Ireland, an ordinary resolution was put to delegates. It passed by a majority. Earlier Uefa Deliberations Uefa had earlier paused plans to exclude Israeli football at the close of last month, following the announcement of Donald Trump's proposed peace plan for the area. While they never officially confirmed considering an extraordinary meeting on the matter, plans were believed to be well developed. International Context This Irish move comes after similar demands in September from the heads of both Turkey and Norway's governing bodies for Israel's suspension from global football. These appeals were issued after United Nations experts asked world and European football bodies to suspend Israel, citing a UN investigation that claimed the country of acts of genocide during the Gaza conflict. Israel has rejected these claims and labeled the findings as scandalous. Potential Consequences Should Uefa choose to ban Israel, it would probably create tension with the United States government – joint hosts for the 2026 World Cup – which is firmly against such an action. Even though Uefa has the power to exclude Israel or its clubs from its tournaments, it might not be able to prevent them from taking part in qualification for the World Cup, which falls under world football's governing body.