Ahead of the FIFA World Cup which is scheduled to take place in Qatar, a direct charter flight between Israel and Qatar have been agreed for the first time.
This agreement is reported to be the first-ever direct flights between Tel Aviv and Qatar.
It is been reported that prior to this development, many Islamic middle east countries have had no diplomatic relations with Israel, as they see the state as an ”illegitimate country occupying Palestinian country.
According to the World governoring body, FIFA, the flights would be “subjected to Israel’s security requirements and operational capabilities.”
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, said;
“We are delighted that an agreement has been reached for Israeli and Palestinian fans to visit Qatar and attend matches during the FIFA World Cup. With this deal, Israelis and Palestinians will be able to fly together and enjoy football together. Football has the power to bring people together, it transcends all boundaries, crosses all borders, and fosters unity like nothing else. The World Cup is the ultimate symbol of football’s unifying power, and today’s historic announcement provides a platform to improve relations across the Middle East.”
