Puma ends Israeli sponsorship of kits but says decision was made before conflict with Hamas

December 12 – Sportswear giant Puma East has END It is sponsorship of Israel national team Since following year However he insists THE move East not connected has THE in progress brutal bombing raid In Gaza.

A spokesperson For THE German farm said THE decision was taken Before THE current conflict with Hamas However there has has been A supported campaign by Palestinian supporters.

"While two newly sign national teams – including A new statement team – will be announcement later This year And In 2024, THE contracts of a few federations such as Serbia And Israel will expire In 2024,” THE spokesperson said In A sent by email statement has Reuters.

Despite Puma insistence that It is decision was part of A generally strategy, opposition has Israel military offensive In THE Gaza Band Since THE deadly Hamas attack In from South Israel has intensified.

A internal Puma note seen by THE Financial Times newspaper said THE business would be continue has "assess all other existing partnerships as GOOD as any of them other Future opportunities has ensure We to have A strong list of national teams. »

Puma First of all sign It is contract with THE Israeli F.A. In 2018. From SO, he has confronted growth calls has stop THE Partnership Since THE Israeli league understand teams base In THE busy West Bank

Puma has rejected allegations that he East proof Jewish colonies In THE West Bank, argue he only sponsors THE national team And not club level activities.

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