Fifa chief's mediation bid falls flat amid palestinian-israeli tension

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's attempt to broker a truce between Palestinian and Israeli football officials at the governing body's congress in Vancouver ended in failure.

Stalemate over palestinian football association's isolation bid

Infantino had invited Palestinian Football Association chief Jibril Rajoub and his Israeli counterpart Basim Scheich Suliman onto the stage to ease diplomatic tensions.

However, Rajoub refused to shake hands or pose for a photo with Suliman, instead launching into an impassioned speech.

Infantino, 56, smiled and urged both sides to cooperate, noting that such disputes often prove complex.

Rajoub had earlier escalated the pressure on FIFA, filing a complaint with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after the governing body decided against isolating Israel in March due to the country's alleged involvement in West Bank football.

He expressed hope that the dispute could be resolved via the