🔗 Share this article FAI Approves Resolution Calling for Uefa Ban on Israel The Football Association of Ireland has given the green light to submit a formal motion to Uefa, demanding the exclusion of Israeli football from all European club and international tournaments. Basis of the Recommended Ban This motion, which was proposed by Dublin club Bohemians, cited claimed violations by the Israel Football Association of two important European football regulations. Inability to apply and uphold an effective anti-racism policy. Organisation of clubs in occupied Palestinian territories lacking the approval of the Palestrian FA. Ballot Results and Next Steps According to an official statement from the FAI, the proposal was supported by 74 votes, with seven against and 2 not voting. The association intends to formally submit this motion to the Uefa executive committee, seeking the prompt ban of the Israel Football Association from European tournaments. During a special assembly of the Football Association of Ireland, an standard motion was put to members. It was approved by a large margin. Earlier European Deliberations Uefa had previously put on hold intentions to ban Israeli football at the end of September, following the announcement of a US peace proposal for the area. Although Uefa never officially confirmed contemplating an special session on the matter, preparations were believed to be quite advanced. International Backdrop The FAI move follows similar calls in September from the leaders of Turkish and Norwegian governing bodies for banning Israel from international competition. These appeals were made after UN specialists urged world and European football bodies to ban Israel, referencing a UN commission of inquiry report that accused Israel of acts of genocide during the Gaza conflict. Israel has rejected these allegations and described the report as scandalous. Potential Consequences Should Uefa decide to suspend Israel, it would likely strain relations with the US administration – co-hosts for the 2026 World Cup – which strongly opposes such an measure. Even though Uefa has the power to suspend Israeli teams from its tournaments, it might not be able to prevent them from taking part in qualification for the World Cup, which falls under Fifa.