Israel Sidelines Palestinian Soccer Players - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

Shlomi Eldar

Shlomi Eldar

Aug 21, 2013

Barcelona President Sandro Rosell (R) and Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub shake hands after addressing members of the media at the start of a visit by the soccer team at the Palestinian President's office in the West Bank town of Bethlehem August 3, 2013. Barcelona is on a two-day "Peace Tour" in the region, which will include conducting soccer clinics for young people.
REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman (WEST BANK - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) - RTX129MC — Palestinian Football Federation President Jibril Rajoub (L) and Barcelona soccer club President Sandro Rosell (R) shake hands after addressing members of the media at the start of a visit by the Spanish soccer team to the West Bank town of Bethlehem, Aug. 3, 2013. — REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman

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