President of the Palestine Football Association, Jibril Rajoub sent a Letter to Mr. Joseph Blatter, President of the International Federation Football Association FIFA, making complaints about new Israeli measures hindering the movement of Palestinian Sport.
This evening, Israeli Forces delayed the Palestinian National Football Team at the Allenby/Al Karamah Crossing, the only international border for Palestinians living in the Occupied West Bank adding that the national team was on its route to Tunisia as part of their preparation for its upcoming official matches, the Palestine football association said.
Palestine Football Association President, Jibril Rajoub continued, "this new Israeli violation occurred less than 24 hours after Mr. Sepp Blatter, president of FIFA, left Israel and Palestine, having received a commitment from Israeli PM Mr. Netanyahu about facilitating the travel of Palestinian athletes adding that the Israeli Football Association, as usual when Palestinian athletes are harassed by Israeli Forces, haven't issued any condemnation."
Jibril Rajoub's message Blatter about the new Israeli violation against Palestinian sports also contained :"I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the Israeli Government’s promise to facilitate the movement of our players is having its first test as I am writing this letter. Our National team, which is heading for Tunisia for a training camp, has been delayed at the Allenby crossing point by the Israeli authorities.
Player Sameh Maraabah has been detained by the Israeli authorities for two hours now, and the team has decided it will not leave without him.
The implications of this incident can only confirm the PFA’s position on the promises given by the Israeli Government; that they are only words unless they are included in solution that can only come through, and be guaranteed by the FIFA congress.
