Times Square Billboard Sparks Controversy: #GameOverIsrael Campaign Launched Ahead of World Cup

A coalition of advocacy groups has launched the #GameOverIsrael campaign through a billboard in Times Square, urging European soccer federations to boycott Israel. The campaign seeks to ban Israel from international soccer due to alleged war crimes in Gaza, following a controversial UN report.

In a bold move, advocacy organizations and fan groups have taken their protest to Times Square in New York, unveiling a prominent billboard as part of the #GameOverIsrael campaign. Their call to action? A boycott of the Israeli national soccer team by European federations, amidst rising tensions months before the World Cup.

The campaign is targeting nations like Belgium, England, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Scotland, and Spain, urging them to exclude Israel from both national and international competitions. This move follows reports of continued violence in Gaza, and as the United States prepares to host part of the World Cup in 2026, tensions continue to build.

The U.N. recently released a report accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, claims that have been vehemently denied by Israeli officials. As the billboard's message resonates across one of the world's most visible stages, the campaign demands a decisive response from FIFA, UEFA, and global soccer governing bodies to address these allegations.

(With inputs from agencies.)