World Cup 2022: Israelis, Palestinians allowed to fly to Doha for soccer tournament
Israelis and Palestinians will be able to share flights directly to the
"With this deal, Israelis and Palestinians will be able to fly together and enjoy football together. I would like to thank our Israeli, Palestinian and Qatari counterparts for helping to make this happen. Football has the power to bring people together, it transcends all boundaries, crosses all borders, and fosters unity like nothing else.
"Consular services for Israeli citizens will be provided in coordination with the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs through a designated privately operated international travel company based in Doha," FIFA added. The Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Dec. 6, 2021, is one of the stadiums that will host the World Cup.
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