Jibril Rajoub
Palestinian politician (born 1953)
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But for Palestine, the issue is more fundamental … Our question is whether FIFA still has the courage to apply its regulations to everyone equally … without succumbing to political pressures,
- Rajoub saidAljazeeraaljazeera.com/sports/2026…
- Rajoub claimedArutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…
We announce the resumption of sports activities and the football association’s league beginning September 4,
- association President Jibril Rajoub said at a Ramallah news conference on MondayAljazeeraaljazeera.com/sports/2026…
- Rajoub announced during a press conference in Ramallah, as quoted by AFPArutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…
I still respect and follow the legal procedure, but I think it’s time to understand that Israel should be sanctioned,
- Rajoub said, as he believes the country should be suspended from international soccer playFox Newsfoxnews.com/outkick/sports…
I cannot shake the hand of someone the Israelis have brought to whitewash their fascism and genocide. We are suffering.”
- Asked what Rajoub said when he refused, Palestinian FA vice-president Susan Shalabi told ReutersGuardiantheguardian.com/football/2026…
- Asked what Rajoub said when he refused, Palestinian FA Vice President Susan Shalabi, who was in the room, told ReutersAljazeeraaljazeera.com/sports/2026…
- Asked what Rajoub said when he refused, Palestinian FA Vice-President Susan Shalabi, who was in the room, told ReutersHaaretzhaaretz.com/israel/news…
- Asked what Rajoub said when he refused to shake hands, the PA soccer federation’s vice president Susan Shalabi, who was in the room, told ReutersArutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/42…
- Rajoub saidFree Press Journalfreepressjournal.in/sports/we…
We're not supporting anyone, we just want the support of the international community,
Does that convince you that you have to support IRGC... because you're having a problem with Israel,
- one protester asked RajoubThe Independentindependent.co.uk/sport/footba…
Earlier
Inciter Jibril Rajoub resumes PA soccer league, attacks Israel and FIFA
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…More than 200 clubs will compete in the tournament, including 146 from the Israeli-occupied West Bank, 44 from Gaza, and 36 from Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/sports/2026…Visa denials and protests shadow FIFA as World Cup kicks off
The Jerusalem Postjpost.com/international/articl…The head of the Palestinian Football Association is waiting in Mexico City for permission to enter the United States with other federation heads attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/palesti…Irish soccer player calls for resolution over anti-Israel protests
Haaretzhaaretz.com/sports/2026…Republic of Ireland’s match against Qatar on Thursday was disrupted when fans threw tennis balls onto the pitch
The Independentindependent.co.uk/sport/footba…Palestinian soccer boss refuses to shake hands with Israeli counterpart at FIFA Congress
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/sports/palestine…Gianni Infantino’s attempt to force a handshake between representatives of the Israel Football Association and the Palestine football federation backfired spectacularly and instead caused a heated moment at the Fifa Congress in Vancouver
The Independentindependent.co.uk/sport/footba…No Israel prosecutions for killing Palestinian civilians in occupied West Bank since start of decade
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) on Tuesday called for the Israeli Football Association (IFA) to receive a ban after a FIFA report found “multiple breaches” of its anti-discrimination obligations
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/sports/2026…Trump's 'Board of Peace' Gaza envoy urges Hamas to disarm 'without delay'
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/03…The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) on Tuesday called for the Israeli Football Association (IFA) to receive a ban after a FIFA report found “multiple breaches” of its anti-discrimination obligations
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/sports/2026…