"Norway Takes a Diplomatic Approach to Pressure FIFA to Suspend Israel In a move that has garnered little attention from the global sports community, Norway is quietly leading a charge to suspend Israel from FIFA, the international governing body of soccer. Rather than relying on fan protests or outspoken players, Norway is using its institutional weight to pressure FIFA into taking action against Israel's alleged human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories. The Scandinavian country's diplomatic approach has been gaining momentum, with several other European nations joining the call for Israel's suspension. As the world watches the unfolding drama in the Middle East, Norway's subtle yet effective strategy is making waves in the international soccer community."
The Scandinavian country is playing a long game in the Middle East, using institutional pressure rather than fan protest or outspoken players to get Israel suspended from FIFA.
