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FA faces criticism over decision not to light Wembley arch in Israel colours

  • The Football Association decided not to light up Wembley's arch in the colours of the Israeli flag in response to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
  • FA chief Mark Bullingham acknowledged the decision caused hurt in the Jewish community but said it was one of the organisation's "hardest decisions".
  • The FA held a period of silence to respect innocent victims on both sides of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
  • The FA said it will review whether and when to light up the arch in certain colours in the future.
  • The Premier League advised clubs to ban Israel and Palestine flags inside stadiums.
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