🔗 Share this article FAI Backs Resolution Urging Uefa Ban on Israeli Teams The Football Association of Ireland has given the green light to submit a official proposal to European football's governing body, calling for the exclusion of Israeli football from continental club and international competitions. Grounds for the Proposed Ban This motion, which was put forward by Dublin club Bohemians, highlighted alleged breaches by the Israel Football Association of a couple of important European football regulations. Inability to apply and uphold an proper policy against racism. Establishment of football teams in occupied Palestinian territories lacking the consent of the Palestrian FA. Vote Outcome and Future Actions As stated in an official statement from the FAI, the proposal was supported by 74 votes, with seven against and two not voting. They plans to officially present this motion to the UEFA's decision-making body, asking for the prompt ban of the IFA from European tournaments. During a special assembly of the FAI, an ordinary resolution was put to members. It passed by a large margin. Previous Uefa Deliberations Uefa had earlier paused intentions to exclude Israel at the end of September, following the revealing of Donald Trump's proposed peace plan for the area. Although Uefa never publicly stated contemplating an special session on the matter, plans were believed to be quite advanced. Global Backdrop This Irish resolution follows similar calls in last autumn from the heads of Turkish and Norwegian governing bodies for banning Israel from global football. These appeals were issued after UN specialists urged Fifa and Uefa to suspend the Israeli FA, referencing a UN investigation that claimed the country of acts of genocide during the war in Gaza. Israel has rejected these claims and described the report as scandalous. Potential Consequences If Uefa decide to ban Israel, it would probably create tension with the US administration – co-hosts for the upcoming World Cup – which is firmly against such an measure. Even though the European body has the power to suspend Israeli teams from European competitions, it may not be able to stop them from competing in qualification for the World Cup, which is governed by world football's governing body.