FA criticised by Jewish groups over response to Hamas attacks

• Silence for all Israel-Palestine victims and no lit Wembley arch
• Campaign Against Antisemitism says plan utterly shameful'

Leading Jewish groups, the culture secretary, and the government's independent adviser on antisemitism have hit out at English football's response to the attacks by Hamas in Israel and criticised the Football Association's refusal to light up the Wembley arch.

With the FA believed to be nervous over being seen to favour one of Israel and Palestine, it has decided to hold a period of silence for all victims of the conflict before England host Australia in a friendly on Friday night.