The repeal of the so-called disengagement law drew protests from the Palestinians, who seek statehood in the West Bank, as well as from Western powers that have been closely watching the impact on long-stalled peace-making.

Ron DeSantis may reportedly be on his way to becoming one of the most prominent political figures to have made a record boost in the American public scene, and the Republican Party in particular, in a short period of time.

The deletion of the name “Israel” from the tournament tickets website confirms that Doha is keen to implicitly support the Palestinian cause during the organization of the World Cup, which will be held on Arab soil for the first time in history.

During an online campaign launched, activists have called to use the hashtag #StandWithThe6 to express solidarity with the Palestinian human rights organizations and demand a reversal of the Israeli decision.