Special World Cup flights to carry Israeli and Palestinian fans
Qatar has agreed to allow special direct flights from Israel carrying Israeli and Palestinian World Cup fans, FIFA announced Thursday.
FIFA said in a statement that a deal was brokered between Qatar and Israel, who do not have diplomatic relations, so that flights are "temporarily operated" during the World Cup. The tournament starts November 20.
Source: Agence France Presse
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