Palestinian soccer chief refuses to shake hands with Israel federation VP at FIFA event
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 01:22 UTC
- Sources: Times of Israel
At a recent FIFA event, Palestinian soccer chief Jibril Rajoub refused to shake hands with an Israeli representative. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the two nations.
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