FIFA Congress handshake between Israel and Palestine fizzles out
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 10:57 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye
At the FIFA Congress, President Gianni Infantino attempted to stage a symbolic handshake between Israeli and Palestinian representatives, but the gesture failed when the parties could not complete it. The incident underscored the difficulty of using sport to bridge political divides in the region. Middle East Eye reported the episode.
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