Israeli Footballer Barred from Training Session in Dubai

(Jewish Chronicle-UK) Sandy Rashty - Israeli footballer [soccer player] Itay Schechter, 25, who plays for Swansea City in the UK, was prevented from attending a six-day group training session in Dubai as a result of ongoing political tensions between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. The UAE does not recognize Israel and Israeli passport holders can be arrested and deported on entering the UAE without a special visa.


2013-02-15 00:00:00

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