Israeli and Palestinian flags will now be banned from Premier League matches, the PA news agency announced.
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The decision was made so that English stadiums do not become a place of conflict, reports News.ro.
Last week, the British government called on various teams and athletes to pay tribute to the victims of violence in Israel and the Gaza Strip.
The same government has declared its unwavering support for Israel, but the FA decided not to light the Wembley Arch in Israeli colors during a friendly between England and Australia on Friday.
The England team wore black armbands to the match and observed a minute’s silence before kick-off to honor the “innocent victims of the devastating events in Israel and Palestine”.
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