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Israel heads to quarter-finals of U20 World Cup in Argentina
Anan Khalaili fired home a goal in the 97th minute to propel Israel to a 1-0 victory
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It’s odd to be backing same team at the World Cup as Hamas, say Moroccan Jews
Some tell the JC of their pride at the team reaching the semi-final this week, others voice unease over the team identifying itself so prominently with the Palestinian cause
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Morocco accused of breaching FIFA rules by waving Palestinian flags at World Cup
The football governing body's code prohibits political and religious displays
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England fans shouting 'Free Palestine' interrupt Israeli broadcaster
The world cup has seen a number of fans confronting Israeli journalists
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Chabad, Hamas and bagels in Doha: My Qatar Shabbat experience
The World Cup host is an anxious and uncertain place to be Jewish says Josh Glancy
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Hamas will be the real World Cup winners, says Israeli civil rights lawyer
The Gaza leaders could receive a sizeable chunk of a £9 billion tournament dividend
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Israel could be threatened by a new generation of bombers
Maker of devices at bus stop attacks this week could be someone who gained experience years ago and has been 'reactivated' or a younger mohandes who received training abroad or even online
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It's too late to complain about a World Cup in Qatar, says David Dein
The Jewish brains behind the Premier League says people should go to Qatar and enjoy the games
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Why don't footballers take the knee for Jews?
The courage of Iranian players only highlights the cowardice of the English
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To Fifa, Jews don’t count, says UK antisemitism adviser
Lord Mann lashes out at top footballing body for ignoring request on Jew-hate monitors
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Israeli reporters harassed at Qatar World Cup
Protestors have waved Palestinian flags behind several television presenters
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