Jibril Rajoub

Jibril Rajoub is the President of the Palestinian Football Association (PFA). He has been in the news recently for refusing to shake hands with an Israeli FA representative at a FIFA event, citing concerns over Israeli participation. This incident follows a recent report by the PFA that found multiple breaches of FIFA's anti-discrimination obligations by the Israel Football Association (IFA), leading to a fine and calls for further action, including a potential ban. Rajoub's actions highlight the ongoing tensions between Palestine and Israel in the context of international sports organizations like FIFA. His stance reflects the complex political landscape surrounding Palestinian football and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.