The Football Association has confirmed a minute of silence for victim in Israel and Palestine before England’s match against Australia.
- England vs Australia will hold a period of silence while players wear black armbands on Friday
- Only “flags, replica kits and other representations of nationality for competing nations” will be permitted
- FA “stands for humanity and an end to the death, violence, fear and suffering”
The Football Association has confirmed a period of silence will be held for victims of the deadly events in Israel and Palestine before England face Australia on Friday.
Terrorist group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on October 7 as fighters infiltrated Gaza, killing over 1,200 Palestinians since the weekend. Since then, Israel’s retaliatory bombings have killed over 1,300 Palestinians in Gaza.
Food, water, fuel, and medicine are not being let into the country.
“On Friday evening, we will remember the innocent victims of the devastating events in Israel and Palestine,” the FA said in a statement.
“Our hearts go out to them, their families and friends in England and Australia, and all the communities affected by this ongoing conflict.” We advocate for humanity and the abolition of death, violence, fear, and suffering.
“During England and Australia’s match at Wembley Stadium, players will wear black armbands, and there will be a moment of silence before kickoff.”
The Football Association has confirmed a minute of silence for victim in Israel and Palestine before England’s match against Australia.
“Following discussions with partners and external stakeholders, we will only allow flags, replica kits, and other nationality representations for competing nations inside Wembley Stadium for the upcoming matches against Australia [13 October] and Italy [17 October].”
“The British Red Cross have also launched an emergency appeal to support the people affected by the humanitarian crisis in the region, and we will promote this appeal within the stadium on Friday.”
In view of the present security situation, UEFA recently stated that all international games involving Israel have been postponed.
The Department for Culture, Media, and Sport has encouraged major sports organizations to highlight the situation. In response to Russia’s invasion, Wembley’s arch was lit up in Ukrainian colours last year. Following the Paris attacks in 2015, French flags were also displayed on top of England’s home stadium.
