DUBAI: On Sept. 17, New Yorkers and tourists in Times Square were greeted by a billboard that said: “Israel is committing genocide. No genocide on the pitch.” It was the opening gambit of #GameOverIsrael, a campaign launched by human rights activist Ashish Prashar aimed at getting FIFA and UEFA to ban Israel from football, both at club and international level. The campaign went viral, and has continued to do so in the ensuing weeks. It was certainly noticed by those at the receiving end.

DUBAI: On Sept. 17, New Yorkers and tourists in Times Square were greeted by a billboard that said: “Israel is committing genocide. No genocide on the pitch.” It was the opening…

Activists campaign to suspend Israel from European football, calling for accountability for genocide.