Why does .@FIDE_Chess Federation violate its own standards, allow Israelis to be boycotted? - by Elder of Ziyon

...Other sports bodies have made it clear to Arab nations that if they boycott Israel they lose the privilege of hosting their events. In every case I am aware of, the Arab nations gave in to the demands of the organizations. One must wonder why FIDE so easily violates its own regulations in order to cave to the demands of bigots.

Elder of Ziyon..
23 July '18..

The FIDE/World Chess Federation Handbook says, "FIDE rejects discriminatory treatment for national, political, racial, social or religious reasons or on account of sex."

Yet...we have this:

Schoolgirl Liel Levitan from Haifa is unable to accept an invitation to play in the World Chess Championship because host nation Tunisia will not allow Israelis to compete, it was reported Thursday.

This is not the first time Israeli chess players have been denied the opportunity to participate in international tournaments due to their nationality.

Israeli athletes often face difficulties when competing in the Middle East or against Middle Eastern countries, due to hostility toward the Jewish state.

“Just a few months ago, a World Chess Championship was due to take place in Saudi Arabia,” chess player Lior Aizenberg told Hadashot news. “It was clear to everyone that outstanding Israeli chess players would not be able to participate.”

Let's look at what happened in Saudi Arabia:

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