CNN —The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has suspended all its soccer matches amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group, Hamas.
The FAF announced on Wednesday the suspensions were a way of showing “solidarity” with Palestinians.
The declaration comes just days after the FAF offered to host all of the Palestinian national team’s upcoming international fixtures following the escalation of the decades-old conflict.
The FAF said it will be hosting the Palestinian national team’s next home game, a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Australia scheduled for November 21.
It comes amid Israel’s ongoing siege of Gaza, which has led to the deaths of over 3,500 Palestinians, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
Persons:
Jibril Rajoub
Organizations:
CNN, Algerian Football Federation, Palestinian, Palestinian Football Federation, of Nations, Australia, Palestinian Ministry of Health
Locations:
Israel, Gaza, Palestine, Algeria