- Jewish figures urge FA action.
- Lighting Wembley arch in Israeli flag.
- Plans to be unveiled Thursday.
Leading Jewish figures in the sport have urged the FA to take action in response to the recent atrocities in Israel during Thursday’s friendly match between England and Australia. As a result, the FA is expected to declare its intentions on Thursday.
Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the opposition, expressed his opinion that the Wembley arch ought to be illuminated in the hues of the Israeli flag in remembrance of the attacks carried out by Hamas throughout the nation last weekend. This put pressure on the Football Association (FA) to break the professional game’s quiet this week.
Jewish sports officials called the FA on Wednesday to encourage them to memorialise the over 1,000 Hamas attacks victims.
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Plans for tributes or memorials are typically not confirmed by the FA more than twenty-four hours prior to a match. However, a plan is expected to be unveiled on Thursday, prior to the Three Lions’ match on Friday evening.
Starmer stated at the Labour Party conference that he believed it was appropriate for the arch to be illuminated in the colours of the Israeli flag—blue and white—to demonstrate solidarity with the nation’s people. “I do believe they should be on the arch,” he told LBC radio. “I believe that way signifies that the United Kingdom and Israel stand united, and that is a demonstration of our support.”
