Bethlehem cancels all Christmas festivities in solidarity with the people of Gaza
Bethlehem, traditionally known for its joyous and light-filled Christmas celebrations, is taking a different approach this year.
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Conflict forces Palestinian team Jabal Al Mukaber to withdraw from AFC Cup
Palestinian club Jabal Al Mukaber have withdrawn from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup as a result of the Israel-Gaza conflict, the region’s governing body has announced. A statement on the AFC’s official website said the Palestine Football Association had informed the Kuala Lumpur-based organization of Jabal Al Mukaber’s decision to pull out of the continent’s second-tier club competition. “The AFC notes the club’s withdrawal with regret and the matter has now been referred to the AFC Competitions Committee for relevant further action, including the recognition of force majeure,” the confederation said. Jabal Al Mukaber had been drawn in Group A of the competition and had won their opening game 1-0 against Syria’s Al-Futuwa before losing 4-0 to Al-Nahda from Oman prior to the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct.
Fuel on the fire? West Bank settler violence draws international condemnation
The US calls it fuel on the fire and has now announced visa bans for extremists. How serious is Washington? Is Israel listening?
Celtic urged to scrap Green Brigade ban by Palestine group as UEFA accused of 'putting limitations on free speech'
A Palestinian group within the Aida Refugee Camp has urged the Celtic board to reconsider the ban on the Green Brigade.
West Bank forgotten? Settler violence against Palestinians grows as war continues
We also head to southern Israel and the city of Ashkelon. It's located just 15 kilometres from the Gaza border, making it a target for Hamas rocket fire. Many residents have evacuated, while NGOs there have been trying to support vulnerable Israelis who remain, including Holocaust survivors. FRANCE 24's Cécile Galluccio reports, with Catherine Khedir-Clifford.
Australia to donate part of Palestine World Cup qualifier proceeds to humanitarian efforts in Gaza
BEIRUT: Part of the proceeds from Australia’s 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Palestine is to be donated to humanitarian efforts in Gaza, the BBC reported on Friday. Australia’s coach Graham Arnold admitted that preparations for the game on Nov.
Lebanon and Palestine draw 0-0 in World Cup qualifier held in UAE
Palestine drew 0-0 with Lebanon on Thursday in a World Cup qualifier played without fans in the United Arab Emirates due to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Gaza conflict takes toll on Palestinian players, says PFA official
The Israel-Gaza conflict has disrupted preparations by the Palestinian team for their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lebanon on Thursday, but the players are determined to put on a good showing, a team official and player said.