john f weldon,perhaps you would like to read Rod liddles article in sunday times sport,Apparently this is not the first time that this has happened in an arab state.
according to Liddle [quote]Tal Ben Haim is an Israeli national,and therefore not allowed to enter the country,so it is almost certain he will be left behind.not so long ago BenHaim was left behind when the club he themn played for Bolton played in some anti semitic desert country.