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FA Faces Backlash for Refusing to Light up Wembley Arch in Israel's Colors

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Published Oct 19, 2023, 07:03 PM

The Football Association (FA) is facing criticism for its decision not to light up the Wembley arch in Israel's colors, with the government calling it inconsistent with past overseas attack commemorations. The FA cited the need to show empathy with all victims of the Israel-Hamas war. The backlash against the FA's refusal has grown, with calls for the FA chief to resign. In response to the storm of criticism, the FA is planning to limit the occasions when it lights up the Wembley arch.

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Martyn Ziegler

@martynziegler

NEW: The FA is set to limit the occasions when it lights up the Wembley arch after the storm of criticism over its reaction to the attacks on Israel by Hamas: https://t.co/jwhiHfqiTC

Jim Ferguson

@JimFergusonUK

FA chief against lighting up Wembley Arch in Israel colours asked his wedding guests to donate to Palestine charities. How about he resigns. Refusing to put the colours up to support Israel was in their hour of need to disappointing to say the least. #UK https://t.co/427GPyp1J7

Daily Mail

@DailyMail

Backlash grows at FA's refusal to light up Wembley for Israel https://t.co/mlLZ2FDANc https://t.co/Bk26yl1gDs