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2022-06-09T13:17:44.399Z


FIFA has approved the entry of Israelis into the host country so that they can watch the games. Coordination continues to allow arrival on flights


In the news for football fans: Israelis will be able to enter Qatar at the World Cup

FIFA has approved the entry of Israelis into the host country so that they can watch the games. Coordination continues to allow arrival on flights

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09/06/2022

Thursday, 09 June 2022, 16:08 Updated: 16:14

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After a hard and joint work with FIFA, for several months, he has recently matured a happy summary and good news for football fans - Israelis will be able to fly to watch the World Cup in Qatar.

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FIFA has confirmed that Israelis will be able to enter Qatar during the World Cup and watch games like all football fans in the world, and the Israeli Football Association is in direct contact with FIFA on the subject.



After purchasing a ticket for the game, in order to obtain an entry visa, a fan ID must be opened online.

Approval of the application will constitute an entry visa to Qatar and will allow booking of accommodation on the website designated on the network.

Coordinations are ongoing to allow flights to reach the World Cup.

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Foreign Minister Yair Lapid: "Today we bring another political achievement that fills the hearts of the fans. The love of football and sports connects people, between countries and the World Cup in November opens a gate for new warm relations. I congratulate all the partners and wait for the competition to open."



Defense Minister Bnei Gantz: "I congratulate the coordination achieved, for the sake of sports fans in Israel and congratulate the Foreign Minister and the Minister of Culture, and their officials who work on the issue together with the Football Association. Qatar is an internationally important country that also contributes to stability in our region. The Israelis in the country will strengthen the acquaintance between the citizens of the two countries. "

The Minister of Culture and Sports, Hili Trooper, said: "Sports have the power to cross continents and connect peoples and countries. I am happy about the important political and sporting news that will also allow Israeli fans to participate in the biggest football celebration in the world. To the members of Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and Defense Minister Bnei Gantz, as well as to the Football Association for the leadership and partnership in formulating the important agreement. "



Oren Hasson, chairman of the Football Association: "The combination of forces between the Football Association and the foreign, defense and sports ministers ensured the arrival of Israeli football fans for the World Cup celebration.

We acted on the issue directly with the heads of FIFA and the desired result was achieved. "

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