Israel should be banned from international soccer events, say UN experts. Photo: AP PHOTO

Several experts appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council have demanded the exclusion of Israel from international football events.

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The Council called on football governing body FIFA and European football ruling body UEFA to take the appropriate steps as a necessary response to address the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

"Sports must reject the perception that it is business as usual," the experts said in a statement published on Tuesday.

"Sporting bodies must not turn a blind eye to gra

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