Sarit Shefak, knitted news10.11.22 17:39 16:00 in Hashvan Tishpag
(Photo: Avshalom Sashoni/Flash 90)
An agreement between Israel, FIFA and Qatar was signed today (Thursday) and it will allow direct flights to the World Cup in Qatar and the provision of Israeli consular services.
The agreement was signed in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Culture and Sports with representatives of FIFA and the organizers of the World Cup in Qatar for direct charter flights between Israel and Qatar during the World Cup.
Prime Minister Netanyahu with Alon and Mika, the children who watched the World Cup game in 2018 (Photo: Kobi Gideon/Leam)
The flights from Ben Gurion Airport to Hamad Airport (HAMAD) will allow Israelis to reach Qatar directly, without the need for intermediate stops and connections and are expected to reduce the costs for Israelis who come to watch the games. In addition, it was agreed to provide consular services to Israeli citizens through an Israeli consular team.
“I would like to thank FIFA and the Qatari hosts. Today’s announcement will allow Israeli citizens to travel freely to Qatar and participate in the World Cup games,” said Alon Oshfiz, Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
He further added: “We have successfully closed all the guarantees – including Israel’s access to consular services during their stay in Qatar. As the first World Cup the Middle East has ever hosted, a celebration of football is guaranteed and an opportunity for Israelis to build relationships and share cultural experiences with people from all over our region and the wider world.”
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