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Anan Khalaily: Are Inter Milan ‘Sportswashing’ Genocide & Apartheid by Signing Israel Star?

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The Italian Football Podcast
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Jul 11, 2026
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Summary

Inter Milan are closing in on the signing of Israel international Anan Khalaily in a transfer that is causing huge controversy. Some fans and human rights activists believe that Inter are whitewashing both Israel’s genocide of the Palestinian people and their apartheid state by buying an Israel international.  Nima Tavallaey conducted three important interviews with Dr. Thair Abu Ras of the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, Andrew Feinstein who is a former member of the South African parliament for ANC under the leadership of Nelson Mandela, and Palestinian football journalist Bassil Mikdadi from Football Palestine to discuss all aspects of this issue. Timestamps00:00 - Intro: Background - Why We Did This Episode 02:24 - Dr Thair Abu Ras Interview - Who Are The '1948 Palestinians'? 04:38 - "Systemic Discrimination In All Walks Of Life Of Palestinians Who Are Citizens Of Israel" 07:26 - Apartheid In Israel In Practice - The South Africa Comparison09:54 - Relationship Between Palestinian Citizens Of Israel & The State - "Parallel Worlds" 14:47 - How Big Of A Propaganda Win Anan Khalaily Joining Inter Milan Is For Israel 16:34 - The Anan Khalaily Conundrum - The Complexity Involved 22:00 - The Only Way For Israel To Change Its Ways Is Via "External International Pressure" 26:06 - "Inter Milan Fans Should Show Their Disapproval To Anan Khalaily" 29:30 - The Different Forms Of Apartheid In Israel 32:08 - Andrew Feinstein Interview - Why Apartheid South Africa Was Boycotted In Sports 38:06 - "No Normal Sport In An Abnormal Society" 48:40 - How Apartheid South Africa Were Excluded From FIFA & The IOC 52:00 - "FIFA & UEFA Moral Turpitude As Well As Being Materially Corrupt" 55:30 - Bassel Mikdadi Interview - Currently 4-5 Players In Palestine National Team With Israeli Citize…