Coach Jurcevic ends short-lived role with Lebanon a month before Asian Cup
Croatian coach Nikola Jurcevic has left the Lebanon national team “by mutual consent” just two months into the role, the local football federation announced on Saturday.
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Britain abstains on UN vote over Gaza ceasefire
Britain abstained on a United Nations resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza on Friday.
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Palestinian club Jabal Al Mukaber have withdrawn from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup as a result of the Israel-Gaza conflict, the region’s governing body has announced.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?
Arms sales to Israel land UK government in court
Rights groups have taken the UK government to court over its arms exports to Israel amid the catastrophic war in Gaza.
UMich president bars student vote on resolution accusing Israel of genocide, 'settler colonialism'
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Sultan al-Jaber under fire: COP28 president accused of conflict of interest
Meanwhile, the World Health Organization is warning that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is worsening by the hour as Israel widens its offensive into southern Gaza. Doctors at the largest hospital there say it's being overwhelmed with the number of dead and wounded, and may soon be forced to stop functioning. Thousands of displaced Palestinians are seeking shelter, as Israel orders residents to move from Khan Younis to Rafah, but say they have simply nowhere to go.
Middle East teams better suited to Asian Cup's January scheduling: Australia coach
MELBOURNE : Australia coach Graham Arnold has criticised the Asian Cup's January scheduling, saying it suits Middle East nations while causing problems for others that have a significant number of Europe-based players.