The FA chief who decided not to light up the Wembley Arch in Israel's colors had asked his wedding guests to donate to Palestinian charities, it has been revealed.
Wedding donations to Palestinian charities
The FA chief, Mark Davies, had set up a Just Giving page for his wedding in 2013, where he asked guests to donate to medical charities supporting the Palestinian struggle for freedom from occupation. The page raised £90 for the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians.
Controversy over decision on lighting up Wembley Arch
Critics argue that the revelation raises questions about whether Davies should have played a role in the decision not to light up the Wembley Arch in Israel's colors. Lord Eric Pickles, former chairman of the Tory Party, said that inclusion means everyone, including Jewish people, and that Davies has forced his private views on the FA.
Old tweets deleted
Davies has been deleting his old tweets after his previous call for a boycott of Israel resurfaced. In a statement posted on Friday, he said he has learned more about the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict since 2013.
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