Calls against Zionism and desecration of the anthem – Israel's demand from UEFA

The Israel Football Association sent two letters to UEFA: one regarding signs displayed during a Galatasaray match calling for the destruction of Zionism, and the second against the coach of the Ireland national team who described the war in Gaza as "genocide" and players who bowed their heads during the anthem.

The Israel Football Association sent two letters to UEFA following anti-Israel incidents. The first letter refers to signs displayed during a match of Turkish Galatasaray in the Champions League, which explicitly called for the destruction of Zionism. The second letter concerns the Ireland national team: its coach, Heimir Hallgrímsson, described the war in Gaza as "genocide", and the team's players bowed their heads during the playing of the Israeli national anthem. The association demands that UEFA examine the incidents in accordance with the organization's regulations. The appeals are awaiting a response.