Palestinian soccer boss refuses to shake hands with Israeli counterpart at FIFA Congress

Palestinian Football Association president Jibril Rajoub was seen refusing to shake hands or even stand beside Israel Football Association vice president Basim Sheikh Suliman during a tense exchange at the FIFA Congress on Thursday.

Both officials were invited to the stage by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, but the Palestinian representative resisted efforts to bring him closer to his Israeli counterpart.

Infantino briefly placed a hand on Rajoub’s arm and gestured for him to step forward, but Rajoub did not comply...