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UEFA Postpones All Matches in Israel After War Declaration, Hamas Attacks

UEFA has suspended all matches in Israel for at least the next two weeks after the country declared war following Hamas attacks over the weekend, per ESPN.

The organizing body said it will "continue to closely monitor the situation and will remain in contact with all teams involved before making decisions on new dates and on potential changes to other upcoming fixtures," according to ESPN.

A European qualifier on Oct. 10 between Israel and Switzerland is among the matches that have been postponed. UEFA is also waiting to see if an Oct. 15 matchup between Israel and Kosovo can be safely played or will also need to be postponed.