Overview

• The question of Israel's participation is absent from Thursday's FIFA Council agenda in Zurich, so no vote can occur.
• FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani said the matter should be handled by UEFA because Israel is a UEFA member.
• Amnesty International sent a letter urging FIFA and UEFA to suspend the Israel Football Association.
• UEFA had prepared an emergency vote on Israel's status but held off after British media reported the pause followed Trump's 20-point proposal.
• The U.S. State Department has indicated it will oppose attempts to ban Israel from international football.