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Wembley silence for Israel and Palestine well observed despite protest fears

A period of silence for victims of the conflict in Israel and Palestine at Wembley on Friday night was immaculately observed despite fears that it could be disrupted by protests

The Guardian - UK

England and Australia observe silence for those killed in Israel and Gaza

The FA announced plans on Thursday for players to wear black armbands and for those inside the stadium to observe a period of silence.

The Independent UK

Wembley holds impeccably-observed moment’s silence for victims of Israel-Hamas conflict

The sell-out crowd at Wembley observed the 20 seconds’ silence immaculately, despite concerns from some that it could be disrupted by booing

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Moment’s silence held for Israel-Hamas conflict at England vs Australia after scathing Israel FA statement

Fans fall silent at Wembley in memory of victims as FA face Israeli criticism over nature of tribute

Evening Standard

Sport weekly: Football speaks out on the Israel-Hamas war

Football federations have been urged to speak out on the violence, while some fans have been told to shut up.

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Rabbi on FA faith group quits over football governing body’s response to Hamas attacks

Alex Goldberg wrote to the FA to say he was ‘profoundly disappointed’ there were no plans for a specific tribute to the victims of the Hamas attacks

Evening Standard

‘They came to slaughter us’: Spurs fan shot by Hamas damns English football’s response

Ayal Young talks from his hospital bed in Israel after being shot in his right cheek and back when his kibbutz was attacked

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Rabbi on FA faith group resigns over governing body’s response to Hamas attacks

The rabbi said he was ‘profoundly disappointed’ by the FA’s plans.

The Independent UK

Paul Elliott: ‘When I came back to Charlton it was like the values had been ripped out’

Paul Elliott tells Paul MacInnes some of the priorities are to reconnect with the Charlton fanbase and embrace diversity after returning to the club as a director

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - The Standard View: The FA’s refusal to light the Wembley arch in Israel’s colours is an act of cowardice

The Football Association can summon the political will to support Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ+ rights. This is correct, because black lives do matter, as do those of LGBTQ+ people. Football is for everyone. Yet when it comes to the massacre of Jews, the FA equivocates. Why?

Evening Standard

Israeli football chief criticises Premier League over response to Hamas attacks

Erez Halfon has said he is ‘shocked, amazed and disappointed beyond words’ at the Premier League’s reluctance to issue an unequivocal condemnation of the Hamas attacks

The Guardian - UK

Decision not to light up Wembley for Israel ‘mind-blowing’, says anti-Semitism adviser

Lord Mann says FA missed opportunity to send ‘message of hope’ to Jewish community

Evening Standard

England vs Australia: Gareth Southgate calls on fringe players to step up in Wembley audition

Three Lions boss to name experimental side against Socceroos

Evening Standard

Decision not to light up Wembley arch for Israel slammed by antisemitism adviser

Lord John Mann, the Government’s antisemitism adviser, said he found the Football Association’s decision ‘mind-blowing’.

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FA slammed over decision not to light up Wembley in Israel flag colours

The British Government had written to UK sports bodies encouraging them to mark events in Israel appropriately.

The Independent UK

FA criticised over decision not to light up Wembley arch in Israel flag colours

The British Government had written to UK sports bodies encouraging them to mark events in Israel appropriately.

The Independent UK

FA would face criticism one way or another for conflict response – Southgate

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer was “extremely disappointed” by the FA’s decision not to light up the Wembley arch in colours of the Israeli flag.

The Independent UK

FA criticised for ‘weak response’ to Israel and Palestine conflict

The Football Association’s plans to pay tribute to the conflict’s innocent victims were announced on Thursday.

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The Independent UK

English Football Association to honor the Israeli and Palestinian victims at Wembley Stadium

The English Football Association says it will pay tribute to the Israeli and Palestinian victims of the war in the Middle East when England hosts Australia in a friendly match at Wembley Stadium

Evening Standard

Moment of silence planned for Israel-Palestine victims at England vs Australia - but flags banned

FA announce plans to address conflict amid fear of backlash from both communities

The Guardian - UK

FA criticised by Jewish groups over response to Hamas attacks

Leading Jewish groups have hit out at English football’s response to the Hamas attacks in Israel and criticised Football Association’s refusal to light up the Wembley arch in the colours of the Israeli flag

The Independent UK

England-Australia friendly to remember victims of Israel-Palestine conflict

The FA came under pressure to illuminate the Wembley arch in the colours of the Israeli flag.

The Independent UK

FA confirms plans to remember victims of conflicts in Israel and Palestine at England vs Australia

The FA has emphasised its ‘stand for humanity and an end to the death, violence, fear and suffering’ following Hamas’ attacks on Israel

Evening Standard

Uefa express ‘profound sorrow’ over ‘senseless acts of violence’ in Israel

Aleksander Ceferin is the first global football leader to publicly address the ongoing conflict as FA continue talks over how to acknowledge the victims at Wembley on Friday

The Guardian - UK

FA will announce plans to honour Israel victims before England friendly

Senior Jewish football executives are understood to have reached out to the FA while Sir Keir Starmer said he wants the Wembley arch in Israel’s colours

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