The FA has been branded 'spineless' and condemned for its 'weak response' to the Hamas attack in Israel.
The Football Association has been branded 'spineless' and condemned for its 'weak response' to the Hamas attack in Israel after announcing the Wembley Stadium arch will not be illuminated in blue and white to represent the Israeli flag. England and Australia players will wear black armbands during their friendly match on Friday night, with a moment of silence also observed before kick-off.
The president of the FA - Prince William - has commented on the situation in a joint statement with his wife through a Kensington Palace spokesperson. 'As Israel exercises its right to self-defence, all Israelis and Palestinians will be continued to be stalked by grief, fear and anger in the time to come,' it said.
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