Overview

• Israeli media report that Qatar is urging UEFA to convene an emergency vote to remove Israel from all European competitions following an Israeli operation in Doha.
• The Israel Football Association says no vote is scheduled, and UEFA’s official site lists the next meeting for December 3.
• Germany and Hungary are reported to oppose holding an emergency vote on Israel’s participation.
• Experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council issued a statement calling on FIFA and UEFA to exclude Israel from international football events.
• Qatar’s leverage includes a six-year Qatar Airways sponsorship with UEFA, and Israel currently sits third in its World Cup qualifying group.