The Football Association will review 'whether and when' to light up the Wembley Arch after criticism of its response to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Criticism of the Football Association for not lighting up Wembley Stadium's arch in response to the Israel-Gaza conflict has made it "question whether and when" to light it in future, chief executive Mark Bullingham said.
More than 1,400 people were killed in Israel in attacks launched by militant group Hamas last week, while the health ministry in Gaza says more than 3,700 people have been killed there since.to commemorate events including Remembrance Day, International Women's Day or to pay tribute to victims of the war in Ukraine or of terror attacks such as in Paris in 2015.
"We had a long board meeting on the Wednesday night and heard from experts on what is one of the most complicated geopolitical conflicts on Earth," he added. "I recognise our decision caused hurt to the Jewish community who felt that we should have lit the arch, and that we should have shown stronger support for them.Lucy Frazer, the Cabinet minister responsible for sport, criticised the FA's decision, while Rabbi Alex Goldberg resigned from an FA faith in football group over its response.
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