Qatar would let Israel take part in a World Cup on its territory despite not recognizing the Jewish state, the head of the Gulf nation’s bid to stage the 2022 soccer extravaganza said on Tuesday.
Such an invitation would be unprecedented in the Arab world, most of whose countries shun Israel.
Hassan Abdulla Al Thawadi, chief executive of the Qatar 2022 bid, added that the Muslim state would also permit alcohol consumption during the world’s most watched sporting event.
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