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The European Fencing Championship had a controversial protest against the Israel team in Tallin, Estonia, Saturday night.
Members of the Sub-23 Slage team winner of Switzerland’s silver medal turned their backs on Israeli gold medalists during the medal ceremony, while Israel’s national anthem played.
Israeli defeated Switzerland 45–34 to win gold.
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Gear Sabre Fencing Gear during the National Championship of Division I of Fencing I of the United States at the Great Richmond Convention Center on April 11, 2016, in Richmond, VA. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
After the incident, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar condemned Switzerland for the protest.
Israel’s fencing team has faced previous opponent protests in recent years.
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The FIFA disciplinary committee was asked to investigate the accusations of discrimination against the Israel team and even had to consider a suspension after the Palestinian Football Federation requested it, the PFA. The PFA specifically accused the Israeli Federation IFA to be an accomplice of violations of international law by the Israeli government, discrimination against Arab players and inclusion in their club league located in the Palestinian territory.
FIFA did not suspend Israel, and the IFA then criticized the PFA for accusations in a statement proportionate to Pak Gazette Digital.
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“Who fantasized about the suspension of Israeli football from the international sphere or sanctions through lies and false accusations has suffered a defeat,” said the statement. “Once again, we have acted over time in different channels, in a calculated and proactive way in the face of the challenge of the Palestinian Association and its leader to distort reality, and today’s result leaves no room for doubt.
“We respect the authors of the report presented to the members of the Council and the decision of the members of the Council to consider transferring two issues to a legal examination, provided that there is any objective justification for it. Thanks to the values that represent a glorious democracy and an independent and determined legal system of the Soccer Association, we have never violated and have not violated any of the rules of the FIFA/UEFA.”
