The Trump administration is working to ensure Israel remains eligible to compete in international soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America, according to reports.
The State Department is trying to prevent Israel from being banned from competition due to the ongoing war in Gaza against Hamas terrorists, Sky News reported Thursday.
“We will absolutely work to fully stop any effort to attempt to ban Israel’s national soccer team from the World Cup,” a State Department spokesperson told the outlet.
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