why is the zionist state of israel in the the "EURO 2008"?

[Just B]

israel is not in europe, so how do they play in an european championship.

[Brenda C]

Why does America have no friends?

[motaz h]

the asian football association rejected them because it meant that they will play against countries like saudi arabia, iran, iraq, sparking safety fears... which made them apply for a european place and they got it... lebanon is closer to europe than they are but play in asia... its more about politics really!

[paperback_writer]

They are included because every single Arab country plus some non Arab ones in the middle east have refused to play football against Israel. That's what I've been told; if I'm wrong, someone please correct me!

Why do you use the word 'zionist' in that way? All 'zionism' means is a belief that the Jewish people need a homeland. No rational nor compassionate person would argue with that!

[jew girl]

why do you care anyhow...mind your own business

[mindtelepathy]

Actually it is in Europe,(or what is known as Eurasia).
Let me guess! You aren't against Israel playing in Europe, Your'e Against Israel.