A FIFA publicity moment in Vancouver sparked controversy after President Gianni Infantino brought representatives of Israel and Palestine onto the stage and encouraged them to shake hands. The gesture led to an awkward scene when Palestinian Football Association chief Jibril Rajoub refused. A deputy later said they could not shake hands with someone they accused Israel of sending to βwhitewashβ its actions.
Al Jazeeraβs Andy Richardson reports.
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