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Daily Tribune
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Gaza War Prompts Jordan Boycott
TDT | Manama Jordan has withdrawn from its scheduled FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup match against Israel in a move widely seen as an expression of solidarity with the Palestinian people amid the ongoing war in Gaza. The match was set to take place on Sunday in Switzerland as part of Group C action. However, following discussions between the Jordanian team's technical and administrative staff, the Jordan Basketball Federation (JBF) formally requested to withdraw from the fixture. FIBA confirmed the withdrawal in an official statement, awarding a 20-0 victory to Israel by default in line with tournament rules. The JBF said its decision aligned with the federation's core values and principles. While the statement did not explicitly reference Gaza, Jordanian media outlets and regional commentators made the connection clear. The move quickly gained traction across social media, where users across the Arab world praised Jordan's stance as one of moral clarity. Many described the decision as 'a moral victory greater than any sporting result,' with messages reinforcing that 'the Palestinian cause is indivisible.' Israel's basketball federation expressed disappointment with the outcome. President Amos Frishman said he believes sport should be a bridge between cultures, not a political battleground. The game will not be rescheduled.
Irish Examiner
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Irish Examiner
Jordan refuses to play Israel in basketball, forfeits World Cup tie
Jordan refused to play Israel at the FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Switzerland on Sunday in protest at the Gaza war, Jordanian media reported, and the international basketball federation said the game would be forfeited in favour of Israel. The official Jordan News Agency said the local basketball federation "sent an official request to the International Federation (FIBA) not to play the match in line with its principles and steadfast positions in such circumstances." The Jordanian federation did not reveal any further details, but Jordanian newspaper Ad-Dustour said the decision was due to the war on Gaza. Amos Frishman, president of the Israeli Basketball Federation, expressed regret at Jordan's decision. "I strongly believe that sport is a bridge between people and cultures and not a political arena," he was quoted by local media as saying. Reuters
Straits Times
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Jordan refuses to play Israel over Gaza war, forfeits match
FILE PHOTO: A burning building in Gaza is seen from Israel, June 29, 2025. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo Jordan refused to play Israel at the FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Switzerland on Sunday in protest at the Gaza war, Jordanian media reported, and the international basketball federation said the game would be forfeited in favour of Israel. The official Jordan News Agency said the local basketball federation "sent an official request to the International Federation (FIBA) not to play the match in line with its principles and steadfast positions in such circumstances." The Jordanian federation did not reveal any further details, but Jordanian newspaper Ad-Dustour said the decision was due to the war on Gaza. Amos Frishman, president of the Israeli Basketball Federation, expressed regret at Jordan's decision. "I strongly believe that sport is a bridge between people and cultures and not a political arena," he was quoted by local media as saying. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
