Staff Reporter.
European soccer’s governing body (UEFA) has postponed all matches scheduled to take place in Israel over the next two weeks after Hama’s surprise attack.
“In light of the current security situation in Israel, UEFA has decided to postpone all matches scheduled in Israel in the next couple of weeks with new dates to be confirmed in due course,” UEFA said in a statement on Sunday.
More than 600 Israelis have been killed in attacks from Gaza since Saturday, the government said.
Uefa said Israel’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Switzerland on Thursday is among matches postponed “in light of the current security situation”.
European football’s governing body says new dates will be arranged.
Postponed matches
European Championship 2024 qualifier
12 October: Israel v Switzerland
European Under-21 Championship 2025 qualifiers
12 October: Israel v Estonia
17 October: Israel v Germany.